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Day: July 8, 2013

The Atlas of True Names

Some history lies forgotten; we came across this link from the AHA fortnightly newsletter–from a collection of maps that feature the original names of familiar places. They are somehow unnerving and satisfying to read.

Click here for maps of the United States; 

click here to find maps for Canada, the British Isles, and the rest of the world.

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