> Return to the #79 Newsletter Kindred Britain offers a fascinating glimpse into the connections of social networks of historic Great Britain. Is Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill a direct descendent of King Henry VIII? Are Charles Darwin and Jane Austen connected by blood? These are just a few of the thousands of surprising family links that users can see for themselves on Kindred Britain, a remarkable site from Stanford University. The…
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Information Is Beautiful
> Return to the #78 Newsletter From breaking news to interactive maps, “Information is beautiful” contains amazing infographics that turn data into art. Data, information and knowledge are distilled into beautiful, useful graphics & diagrams, helping you to make clearer, more informed decisions about the world. All the visualizations included are based on facts & data that are constantly revised and updated. Founded by the British data-journalist and information designer David McCandless,…
Academy of Achievement
> Return to the #77 Newsletter This is a great site for anyone looking for good news and inspiration. The Academy of Achievement records the accomplishments of extraordinary leaders and visionaries who have helped shape our world. They include remarkable people from the arts, public service, sports, business, science and exploration, all guided by the principles of passion, vision, preparation, courage, perseverance and integrity. The gallery features audio and video clips as well…
Flightradar24
> Return to the #76 Newsletter If you want to follow your son’s arrival time on flight from London, or figure out what has just flew over your office, this is your site. Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. It is used by most major airlines and others in the aviation industry, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. The…
Radio Garden
> Return to the #75 Newsletter Spin the world and listen to the radio of any country, any city and anytime. Nearly 10.000 stations to tune in to just in a click. Radio Garden, run by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision, is an interactive map of live radio stations across the globe. A Google Earth for radio. This experience requires WebGL supported browser.