> 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,…
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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…
Figures in the Sky
> Return to the #107 Newsletter Have you ever wondered how different cultures interpret the same night sky? Figures in the Sky is an enchanting website by Nadieh Bremer, an astronomer from Leiden University and a multi-award-winning data visualization designer and artist. It explores how cultures worldwide have woven myths and legends into the constellations above us. Through 28 “sky cultures,” from Western constellations to those of the Chinese, Maori, and…
Take Action for Happiness!
Return to the #106 Newsletter Looking for ways to spread positivity and improve your well-being? Check out Action for Happiness, a website co-founded by economist Richard Layard and other experts in psychology, education, and social innovation. Their mission is to inspire people to create happier, more caring societies by taking small, practical steps. The site offers science-based tips, daily action ideas, and even courses to help make happiness a habit….