Story Maps

Abandoned Mines

The Aeneid

Aeneas's Journey from Troy to Rome

Follow the Trojan hero Aeneas as he flees the burning ruins of Troy, carrying his father on his back and the fate of Rome in his heart. Across the wine-dark sea, through monsters and prophecies, love and loss, to the shores of Italy where destiny awaits.

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

A True Story of Friendship, Loyalty & Madness

When John "Chickie" Donohue heard the regulars at his Inwood bar badmouthing the soldiers in Vietnam, he decided to do something about it. He'd go over there himself—and bring them a beer from home. What followed was one of the most incredible journeys of the Vietnam War era.

The Global Spread of Coffee Culture

From Ethiopian highlands to every corner of the globe

The story of a tiny red berry that changed the world. From a goat herder's discovery to coffeehouses that sparked revolutions, from colonial plantations to your morning cup. 1,200 years of history in 18 stops around the world.

Concorde

The Supersonic Dream

She flew higher than any commercial passenger has flown before or since. Crossed the Atlantic in under 3 hours. Outran the sunset. For 27 years, she was the most beautiful machine in the sky.

The Great Emu War

When Australia Declared War on Birds... and Lost

In 1932, the Australian government deployed soldiers with machine guns to combat 20,000 emus destroying crops in Western Australia. What followed was one of history's most absurd military operations—where the emus emerged victorious.

The Jeffrey Epstein Story

A Documented Timeline

From Brooklyn beginnings to a web of power, wealth, and abuse. Every known property. Key events. Arrests. Legal proceedings. Based on court records, federal indictments, and investigative journalism. 28 stops across the world.

Ever Given

How One Ship Broke Global Trade

On March 23, 2021, one of the largest container ships ever built ran aground in the Suez Canal, blocking 12% of global trade for six days. This is the story of how a sandstorm, a 400-meter ship, and a tiny excavator captured the world's attention.

The French Revolution

Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

The dramatic timeline of the French Revolution — from the convening of the Estates-General to Napoleon's coup. Tracking the key events that destroyed the old world and built a new one.

Greggs vs Wetherspoon

Britain's High Street Icons

The UK's ultimate battle: sausage rolls vs cheap pints. Two beloved British institutions compared.

The Spread of the Internet

From 4 Computers to 5.4 Billion Users

From four connected computers in a UCLA lab to the nervous system of human civilization. The fastest technology adoption in history — transforming communication, commerce, politics, and human connection in just 56 years.

The Evolution of Italian Cuisine

From Garum to Global Domination

How did Italian food become the most beloved cuisine on Earth? A story of invasion, poverty, genius, and migration—from Roman feasts to Neapolitan pizza, from Renaissance banquets to New York pizzerias. The most influential food culture in human history.

The Odyssey

"Sing to me, O Muse, of the man of many ways..."

After ten years fighting at Troy, Odysseus begins his journey home to Ithaca. What should take weeks becomes a decade of wandering—through monsters and magic, temptation and tragedy—in one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.

The Real Pirates of the Caribbean

Golden Age of Piracy

Forget the movies. These are the true stories of history's most notorious pirates— their actual voyages, their infamous deeds, and their violent ends. From Bristol to the Caribbean, from Nassau to Madagascar, follow the real pirates who terrorized the seas.

🦈 Sharks vs Selfies

The Silk Road

UFOs vs Cannabis

America's Strangest Correlation

Mapping the strange overlap between UFO sightings and cannabis dispensaries across America.

Waffle House vs MMA Gyms

Global Wind Farms

Wine Regions