The first time I heard the name Marco Polo was as a kid at the community swimming pool. As part of a then popular game the person who was ‘it’ would keep their eyes closed and call out ‘Marco,’ which elicited the response of ‘Polo’ from the other players. Using… Read more“Map Monday, Why do we remember Marco Polo?”
Category: History
Map Monday, Africa the misunderstood continent
Africa the mysterious dark continent might be the most misunderstood region of the world. Apart from the political, economic, and social issues afflicting many of its countries, few people truly understand the vastness of Africa. Part of the misperception stems from the problem of projecting the spherical surface of the… Read more“Map Monday, Africa the misunderstood continent”
Map Monday, What’s everyone’s favorite sport?
Obviously that’s a difficult question. For some it depends on the season. In the winter it’s skiing (Nordic or Alpine?) and in the summer it might be baseball. There’s also the question of what constitutes a sport. I have no intention of wading into those waters – at least not… Read more“Map Monday, What’s everyone’s favorite sport?”