Dive into the deep waters of history with this terrific interactive map. All you have to do is click on an area in the world, and choose the time period in the horizontal ruler above. Then you can pick and read about any of the major historical events that took place there and then. It's great fun and a great source of knowledge that let's you attach a place to an event. Try it by clicking here or on the photo below. |
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