From ofabeautifulnight on tumblr come these maps of the United Kingdom and London, pinpointing the exact locations of many of the places mentioned in Harry Potter. If you were wondering just how far Harry had to go to get from Little Whinging to Hogwarts, this is your reference guide. Read more…
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Where in the UK is the world of Harry Potter?
Languages are evolving, living things, a fact that this graphic that charts just which languages English has been taking its loanwords from over time makes clear. Read more…
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A graph showing all the languages whose words invaded English
Here’s a sweet crash-course lesson — in animated gif form — showing how the United States expanded and took shape over the course of its history. Read more…
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A dynamic map beautifully illustrating the USA’s territorial history