Mythology, Science, & History
L’anse aux Meadows, a Canadian National Historic Site in Newfoundland, contains the oldest evidence of European settlement in North America. Discovered in the 1960s, the site includes the remains of eight buildings with several lodges and carpentry facilities. Using the same techniques found in Scandinavia, the occupants also recovered local… Read more“Map Monday, L’anse aux Meadows”
Life expectancy typically refers to the average lifespan of a person at birth. It’s often calculated for specific subgroups of people, e.g., nationalities, sex, wealth, etc. Using a combination of recorded and archeological data it can even be estimated for historical periods. Important Factors Infant and child mortality are the… Read more“Map Monday, Life Expectancy through History”
On average what’s the coldest day of the year? In the northern hemisphere, winter begins on the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. Actually, it’s not the shortest day, but rather the day where the sun is above the horizon for the fewest hours. FWIW, this… Read more“Map Monday, When Can You Expect the Coldest Day of the Year?”