When France Ruled Half of North America: The Forgotten Empire of New France in 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
Map by Heraldry / Wikimedia Commons Ever looked at a map and wondered what North America might have looked like …
Christopher Columbus: Four Epic Voyages That Changed Two Worlds Forever
Map by Phirosiberia / Wikimedia Commons When Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492, he thought he was heading to Asia. …
The Spanish Empire in 1790: When Spain Ruled a Quarter of the World
Map by Reddit user Homesanto Picture this: it’s 1790, and if you were to sail from Madrid with a Spanish …
How Boston Grew From the Sea: The Amazing 365-Year Land Grab That Built a City
Map by the Charles River Watershed Association Looking at modern Boston, you’d never guess that nearly half the city used …
When the Sea Reclaims the Land: The Netherlands Without Its Famous Dikes
Map by Jan Arkesteijn / Wikimedia Commons Ever wondered what would happen if the Netherlands suddenly lost its centuries-old battle …