All roads lead to Rome” is a phrase that has been used for centuries to express the idea that there are many different paths to a single destination. In the modern era, this phrase takes on a new meaning as data visualization techniques allow us to examine the actual paths that people take to reach Rome. The “Roads to Rome” project is a stunning example of data visualization … [Read more...] about All roads lead to Rome: Data visualization reveals mobility patterns
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The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World
Here is a list of some of the most dangerous roads around the world The road to Hell in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico Stalactites and stalagmites in the Queen’s Chamber, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, southeastern New Mexico. Discovered in 1986, cave explorers have now mapped 150 miles of passage inside Lechuguilla. It’s one of the longest and … [Read more...] about The Most Dangerous Roads Around The World
Massive Maya Civilization Found, Including Roads, Reservoirs, and Ballcourts
Ancient Maya infrastructure was something to behold. A Maya civilization with 964 connected settlements that was previously unknown has been uncovered in northern Guatemala. The scattered sites, which are believed to date from the Preclassic Maya period, which spanned from roughly 1000 BCE until 150 CE, cover an area of about 1,685 square kilometers (650 square miles) and … [Read more...] about Massive Maya Civilization Found, Including Roads, Reservoirs, and Ballcourts