Overview

Historic Borders is a tool that allows users to visualize country borders from different periods in history, ranging from 2000 BC to 1994. The data is sourced from aourednik’s historical basemaps repository and has been featured on r/dataisbeautiful. It is important to note that historical boundaries are often more disputed than contemporary ones, and the concept of territory and national boundaries only gained significance in Europe since the Peace of Westphalia in 1648.

Features

• Visualize Historic Country Borders: Explore country borders from various time periods in history.
• Data from aourednik’s Repository: The data is sourced from aourednik’s historical basemaps repository.
• Featured on r/dataisbeautiful: The tool has been showcased on the popular Reddit community for data visualization enthusiasts.

Installation

To install the Historic Borders theme, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository from GitHub:

   git clone <repository_link>
   

2. Open the downloaded folder in your preferred code editor.
3. Run the tool to visualize country borders from different historical periods.

Summary

Historic Borders is a visualization tool that allows users to explore country borders from various periods in history. The data is sourced from aourednik’s repository and has been featured on r/dataisbeautiful. It is essential to consider the historical context and the evolution of territories when using this tool, as boundaries are subject to disputes and changes over time.