Why Are There Four Countries Named Guinea?
Do you ever why there are four countries with the word Guinea in them? This blog explains why.
Places
Lady of Garian-An Unconventional Map of The North African Coastline
Lady of Garian by Clifford Saber, a relic of World War II in the north african country of Libya.
Ghadames, Unesco World Heritage Site in Libya: Is it in danger?
Libya has been in the news a lot lately, from the catastrophic flooding that killed over 10,000 people, to continued strife between warring factions. It breaks my heart when I hear such devastating news about a country a grew up in and have fond memories of. I’ve left Libya years ago, but I still find … Read more
West Irian, Indonesia
As a collector of stamps, I enjoy looking at stamps with maps on them. The stamps shows a country’s borders, geography, and aspirations on a world stage. Sometimes, I am surprised and saddened by the lost of a culture or country. Other times, I marvel at the formation of a new nation out of colonial … Read more
Explore The Historic City of Redlands
History The City of Redlands was founded in 1887 by a group of citrus growers who were looking for a more temperate climate than the hot desert valleys of Southern California. The city was named after the red earth that was found in the area. Redlands quickly became a major citrus growing center, and by … Read more
Mapping Zaha Hadid Buildings
*Image from the website of Zaha Hadid Architects Zaha Hadid was a trailblazing architect who revolutionized the field with her groundbreaking designs. Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1950, Hadid studied mathematics at the American University of Beirut before moving to London to attend the Architectural Association School of Architecture. She graduated in 1977 and founded … Read more