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Joe Taylor

Over 2 decades of remodeling experience, Joe is an expert in home improvement. He is now the Managing Editor of PlumbJoe where he writes guides for homeowners. His hobbies include climbing, running and playing the piano.

When France Ruled Half of North America: The Forgotten Empire of New France in 1750

by Joe Taylor
New France (1750)

Map by JF Lepage / Wikimedia Commons Imagine this: it’s 1750, and if you’re standing anywhere from Quebec to New …

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The Mexican Empire: When Mexico Was Bigger Than You Think

by Joe Taylor
Mexican Empire (1823)

Map by Heraldry / Wikimedia Commons Ever looked at a map and wondered what North America might have looked like …

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Christopher Columbus: Four Epic Voyages That Changed Two Worlds Forever

by Joe Taylor
Christopher Columbus' Voyages (1492-1504)

Map by Phirosiberia / Wikimedia Commons When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492, he thought he was heading to Asia. …

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The Spanish Empire in 1790: When Spain Ruled a Quarter of the World

by Joe Taylor
Spanish Empire (1790)

Map by Reddit user Homesanto Picture this: it’s 1790, and if you were to sail from Madrid with a Spanish …

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How Boston Grew From the Sea: The Amazing 365-Year Land Grab That Built a City

by Joe Taylor
Boston Land Reclamation (1630-1995)

Map by the Charles River Watershed Association Looking at modern Boston, you’d never guess that nearly half the city used …

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When the Sea Reclaims the Land: The Netherlands Without Its Famous Dikes

by Joe Taylor
Netherlands without dikes

Map by Jan Arkesteijn / Wikimedia Commons Ever wondered what would happen if the Netherlands suddenly lost its centuries-old battle …

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