Amazing interactive historical maps

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The amazing interactive maps that blend the past and present to reveal how cities have changed since the 17th century | Mail Online





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David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
 

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A map of New England and New York by John Speed (1676)














 

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Division of Charlemagne's Empire by the Treaty of Verdun in 843 — the next 1000 years would see numerous wars and conflicts to decide the fate of the green-coloured lands
















 

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It's amazing how much London has grown since 1843, when it was the largest city on Earth.

It's still growing rapidly. Its current population of 8 million, making it slightly larger than New York City, is expected to top 10 million within the next 20 years.