Intersting power (by civilization) map-2000 BC to 1931 AD

[Goober]

You can click on the map to get to a larger version in jpg format.

The 1931 Histomap: The entire history of the world distilled into a single map/chart.

 

[L Gilbert]

Interesting. If you stand back and close one eye, squint with the other, and tilt your head at about a 60 degree angle it looks like a Picasso rendition of Christ. Sorta.