Many millions of years ago, the world was one. This nifty map shows this Pangea supercontinent overlaid with modern country borders. Read more
Global press freedom improved slightly in 2019, but censorship, intimidation, and violence remain a fact of life for many journalists around the world. Read more
For 30 years, the Hubble Space telescope has been our eye into outer space. This stunning map looks at 550,000 observations made between 1990-2019. Read more
Maps can distort the size and shape of countries. This visualization puts the true size of land masses together from biggest to smallest. Read more
This map of civil unrest in the United States helps provide much needed context on how individual events fit within the nation-wide pattern over time. Read more
Mass surveillance is becoming the status quo. This map dives into the countries where facial recognition technology is in place, and how it’s used. Read more
This fascinating animated map provides an overview of the top trending Google searches in every state over the last decade. Read more
The world’s population is aging, but not at the same rate. This animated map visualizes the changes in median age in every region since 1950. Read more
This video highlights the history of American counties, and how their boundaries have changed over the last 300 years. Read more
What does population density look like on a global scale? These detailed 3D renders illustrate our biggest urban areas and highlight population trends. Read more