> Return to the #112 Newsletter Feeling the Christmas spirit? Nativity scenes have long been a beloved tradition across many cultures, capturing the story of Jesus’ birth through local artistry and imagination. This Google Arts & Culture feature invites you to dive into that world with a tour of Nativity art. Explore the origins of the tradition and discover unique pieces from the MAP (Museo de Arte Popular, Mexico) collection —…
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TRADLE: The Trade Challenge
> Return to the #111 Newsletter Are you a trade expert? Tradle challenges you to guess which country exports the products shown. You have six chances to get it right! After each guess, Tradle tells you the distance and direction between your guess and the correct country, giving you clues to zero in on your target. Every day, you’ll see a new set of export categories from a different country. Once…
Travel Through Time with Historic Maps
> Return to the #110 Newsletter This summer, travel the world with the David Rumsey Map Collection, a dazzling archive of over 200,000 historical maps hosted by Stanford University Libraries. Spanning from 1550 to today, the collection takes you from 18th-century Paris to vanished empires and utopian islands. Each map is a portal into how people once viewed the world. Browse randomly or search precisely—every click becomes a journey through time,…
Metroverse
> Return to the #109 Newsletter City Curious? Metroverse lets you explore the urban edge. Built by Harvard’s Growth Lab, Metroverse is your go-to playground for decoding the economic DNA of cities around the world. Compare urban economies, uncover your city’s tech edge, and spot its best bets for future growth. Whether you’re scouting innovation hubs or simply curious, Metroverse transforms complex urban data into sleek, interactive insights. From Barcelona to…
Your Life In Numbers
> Return to the #108 Newsletter Is life getting better or worse? Find out how the world has changed since you were born. Your Life In Numbers lets you explore key developments in your lifetime. Just enter your birth year and country to see how indicators like life expectancy, income, and global progress have evolved. This interactive tool is part of HumanProgress.org, a project by the Cato Institute, using data from…