This looks it’s going to be very useful indeed!
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I watched it. Pretty good!
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A very sobering perspective - I note that the UK shows 0 millions of civilian deaths, I believe the number was about 70,000 according to UK records. I would expect to see some orange on the chart,…
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Yes, I’m sure you are right. I have always seen a figure of half a million for total UK deaths and slightly less for the US.
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By the title, I thought this was totally different.
DG…
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This historical map depicts the Kievan Rus between 880 and 1054, illustrating the expansion of one of the most influential early medieval states in Eastern Europe. The Kievan Rus, founded by Viking (Varangian) rulers, grew from a loose federation of Slavic and Finnic tribes into a powerful entity dominating trade routes between the Baltic and Black Seas. The map highlights key phases of territorial expansion, including its initial core (880–912), further expansion (912–972), and later territorial growth (972–1054).
Additionally, the map shows the Khazar Empire, which paid tribute to the Rus for a time, as well as important trade routes connecting the region to Byzantium, Persia, and China. The campaigns of Prince Svyatoslav I (r. 945–972) are marked, including his battles against the Khazars, Pechenegs, and Byzantines. Notably, the Rus’ attack on Constantinople (941 and 1043) is depicted, showing their ambitions in the Byzantine Empire.
This map provides a detailed look at the political, military, and economic developments that shaped Eastern Europe during the early medieval period and laid the foundation for modern Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
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Doesn’t mention that you can have you bank account stolen? Awful place
Martin
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Can think of other places much worse but a bit too lumberjacky for me
Not sure Wales are good at Rugby.!!
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Interesting that the Earth appears bigger than Mars.
DG…
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