#OnThisDay in 1666, the Great Fire of London began, consuming over 10,000 buildings—about 80% of the city. Remarkably, only 16 people lost their lives. The fire caused immense destruction but led to major rebuilding efforts that reshaped London’s urbanism.

Monday: the most dreaded day of the week, but they can also represent a fresh start! Here’s a map of the word for Monday in European languages.

#OnThisDay in 31 BC, Octavian wins a decisive victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra at the Battle of Actium. This pivotal win led to Octavian becoming Rome's sole ruler, ending the Roman Republic and marking the dawn of the Roman Empire.

🇹🇷 Turkey has formally asked to join the BRICS as it seeks to bolster its global influence and forge new ties beyond its traditional Western allies, according to Bloomberg.

Most visited countries in the word (1995-2023). 🇫🇷 France: a timeless favourite, always at the top.

#OnThisDay in 1967, Sweden switched from driving on the left to the right side of the road. Known as Högertrafikomläggningen, this massive change was the largest logistical event in the country's history, impacting everything from road signs to vehicle modifications.

Here's a geographical twist: the Chilean city of Arica is actually closer to Haiti's Port-au-Prince than to Chile's own faraway Cape Horn.

Map shows the number of Starbucks stores in Europe. The United Kingdom and Turkey seem big fans. Italy still resists.

Map shows the Top 4 Longest National Borders: America 🇺🇸 - Canada 🇨🇦 Russia 🇷🇺 - Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Chile 🇨🇱 - Argentina 🇦🇷 China 🇨🇳 - Mongolia 🇲🇳

The largest armies in the World over time, 1820-2022.

Here’s a look at Germany’s projected population growth. Notice the trends in Saxony and Thuringia, regions that recently showed strong support for the far-right AfD.

Germany 34 years after reunification. One country, two societies?

Christians in the Middle East, one of the oldest religious communities in the region, face significant challenges today. Once thriving across countries like Iraq, Syria, and Egypt, their numbers have sharply declined due to conflict, persecution, and displacement.

The Vikings were seafaring Norse people from Scandinavia, active from the 8th to 11th centuries. Known for their raids, exploration, and trade, they traveled across Europe, reaching as far as North America and the Middle East.

Map shows which perfecters are losing people the fastest in Japan. 46 of 47 Japanese regions experienced a population decline in 2023, of which 15 experienced a greater than 1% drop! Tokyo was the sole exception.

Over the past 50 years, life expectancy in South America has seen a remarkable rise, increasing from an average of 59 years to 75 years today. The highest life expectancies are found in the southern regions, with Chile🇨🇱 leading at 78.9 years.

There are 36 countries within 1,000km from just outside Prague. 🇦🇱 🇦🇹 🇧🇾 🇧🇪 🇧🇦 🇧🇬 🇭🇷 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇭🇺 🇮🇹 🇽🇰 🇱🇻 🇱🇮 🇱🇹 🇱🇺 🇲🇩 🇲🇨 🇲🇪 🇳🇱 🇲🇰 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇷🇴 🇷🇺 🇸🇲 🇷🇸 🇸🇰 🇸🇮 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇻🇦

🇧🇷 #OnThisDay in 1822 - Pedro I, son of Portuguese King João VI, declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal However, it wasn't until 1825 that Britain and Portugal formally recognized Brazil’s sovereignty.

This really cool map shows how long it would have taken someone to travel from Rome to the farthest reaches of the Roman Empire at its peak (around 200 CE).