Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman

Krypton was the home world of the DC comics superhero Superman.  Superman was created in 1933 by Jerry Siegel (writer) and Joe Shuster (artist).  The team sold the character to Detective Comics (now DC Comics) in 1938.  In the years since the character has also appeared in multiple radio serials,… Read more“Map Monday, Krypton the home world of Superman”

Map Monday, Geographic map of the Internet

Today’s feature is a map of the Internet done in the style of a classic National Geographic map.  For those of you who aren’t map geeks (in which case you’ve got to ask yourself why you’re reading this blog), National Geographic magazine is an official publication of the National Geographic… Read more“Map Monday, Geographic map of the Internet”

Map Monday, Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Attack

Today marks the 74th anniversary of the Japanese Empire’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.  One day later, President Roosevelt asked congress for a declaration of war against the Japan, which he received.  In commemoration today’s post features two maps.  The first courtesy of US History.com. Flight path of the attacking… Read more“Map Monday, Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Attack”