As a follow-up to the previous post, herewith are:
A sampling from both of these (biased toward Europe, like our travels have turned out to be . . .) is below. A much wider variety can be found on these sites and the site listed in the previous post.
The ultimate stereotyping map of Europe – use this to plan your next trip! (Based on my family’s idealized perception of the Werners growing up, you’re all from Austria, according to the map.)
The only map you really need when traveling in Europe:
Pattern of barbarian invasions during the decline of Rome:
Subsequent Viking invasions and encroachment into the continent:
Prevalence throughout Europe of red hair (natural, I presume, and not the dyed magenta variety we encounter when visiting Central Europe):
A map of locations around the world Europeans actually did discover (inasmuch as they previously were legitimately uninhabited):
A map of all of the countries in the world England has invaded (all but 22, allegedly):
And, finally, a cartographic depiction of how mired in outdated measurement systems we are here: