Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Time	Event
1:04a	German speakers in North America submitted by /u/Simple_Pension_1330 [link] [comments]
1:04a	Europe, over 10,000 years ago. About when Cheddar Man was hunting in what's now England. submitted by /u/1Rab [link] [comments]
3:00a	HDI in Africa (2023 Data) If overseas territories are excluded, Seychelles has the highest HDI in Africa at 0.848. Source: https://hdr.undp.org/data-center/country-insights#/ranks submitted by /u/Unlikely_Steak5183 [link] [comments]
3:31a	World Democracy Ranking submitted by /u/AlashMarch [link] [comments]
4:37a	THE CHARMING NICKNAMES OF SOUTHEAST, SOUTH, AND EAST ASIAN COUNTRIES submitted by /u/sangamjb [link] [comments]
6:17a	One-Metro-Area-Wonders: all the states with a metro area more than 4x the population of their next largest submitted by /u/nick8nate1 [link] [comments]
7:32a	Map of WW1 Europe in Scott Westerfield’s “Leviathan” series I love how submitted by /u/Wooden-Campaign-3974 [link] [comments]
7:32a	World divided into 4 equally populated parts https://www.instagram.com/p/DNtbOVOQMjU/ submitted by /u/FewCollar227 [link] [comments]
8:00a	Dog ownership in Europe submitted by /u/Mindful-Commander [link] [comments]
8:31a	the size of the sahara and arabian deserts is insane submitted by /u/CharlesorMr_Pickle [link] [comments]
9:46a	A visual history of Chile, showing its transformation from pre-Inca territories to the modern day. Focus on Incan Period. Hi everyone, I created this series of maps to visualize the deep and complex history of the territory now known as Chile. My goal was to reconstruct a more detailed timeline, drawing from archaeological findings to show how the region has been shaped over centuries. Of course is not perfect and complete, but i hope you enjoy it. While making these, I was struck by how many specific, detailed events are documented that go far beyond the broad strokes of history we usually see. These details paint a picture of a sophisticated and globally connected region, and I wanted to share some of the most fascinating ones that aren't visible on the maps themselves: Over Millennia -> The human story here is incredibly ancient, rivaling other cradles of civilization. Older than the Pyramids: The Chinchorro people, in the north of Chile, were creating complex mummies as early as 5030 BC. These are thousands of years older than the first Egyptian mummies. South America's First Builders: The earliest known wooden constructions on the continent were found in Chile, dating back to 9050 BC. Ancient Footprints: In Pilauco (southern Chile), 15,600-year-old human footprints were discovered, offering a direct glimpse into the lives of the earliest inhabitants. Ancient Settlements: Santiago/Mapuchu and other cities with histories spanning over a thousand years, some of which were incorporated into the Inca realm at certain periods as important llaqta. Complex Societies -> Long before the Inka, diverse cultures flourished with rich artistic traditions and social structures. Artistry in Metal and Stone: Around 780 AD, the Las Ánimas culture (ancestors of the Diaguitas) weren't just making copper tools; they were crafting intricate personal adornments from silver, malachite, and turquoise. Archaeologists even found a delicate ribbon of pure gold at least 30 centimeters long. A Final Voyage: A unique burial from 1142 AD revealed a Mapuche woman interred within a "wampo," a type of canoe, for her journey into the afterlife. This speaks to a sophisticated and poetic worldview. A Structured Society: The Pikunche people had a highly organized society with dozens of specialized roles, from goldsmiths (Rütrafe) and potters (Düwekafe) to spiritual guides (Bokifoye), nobles (Ülmen), and military leaders (Toki). An Integrated Part of the Inka World -> Chile was not just a conquered territory but an active, contributing part of the Tawantinsuyu (the Inka Empire). An Education in the Capital: In 1514 AD, the future leader Michimalongko was sent to Cuzco to be educated in the Inka imperial system. He learned Quechua and was honored by sitting at the Sapa Inka's own table, a sign of the empire's sophisticated method of integrating regional leaders. Soldiers of the Empire: As a testament to their integration, soldiers from Chile were sent as tribute to the Inka and fought in imperial campaigns on the northern frontiers of the empire, in Chachapoyas (modern-day Peru), in 1472 AD. The First Spaniard: The first European to reach central Chile, Gonzalo Calvo de Barrientos, was sent there in 1533 not by other Europeans, but by the captive Inka ruler Atahualpa, who exiled him to what was then the most remote corner of his empire. Barrientos later integrated with the locals and trained them in European combat tactics. A Living Legacy: The Inca, Diaguita, Pikunche, and Spanish Fusion -> The Inka integration was not just administrative; it was deeply personal and created a genetic and cultural legacy that is still visible today. The Royal Bloodline in Chilean Politics: Bárbola Coya Yupanqui, a princess and direct daughter of the Sapa Inka Wayna Qhapaq, married a Spanish captain. Their descendants are so prominent in Chilean history that her bloodline can be traced to 16 different presidents of Chile. Inka-Pikunche Nobility: In the Aconcagua valley, the Inka governor Tala Kanta Ilabe married Llangka Kurikeo, the daughter of a powerful local Pikunche chief (Longko). This union of Inka and local nobility created a powerful new lineage. From Inka Noble to "La Quintrala": The granddaughter of this Inka-Pikunche couple, Elvira, became the respected "Cacica of Talagante." Her daughter, Águeda Flores, grew to be one of the wealthiest and most influential women in the entire Kingdom of Chile. Águeda's granddaughter is none other than Catalina de los Ríos y Lisperguer, the legendary and fearsome "La Quintrala" of Chilean folklore. Princesas in the South: High-ranking Inka nobility resided in southern territories. Beatriz Clara Coya, an Inka princess and heiress, lived in Concepción (Penco) with her husband, a governor of Chile, and their daughter Ana María was born there. This demonstrates that the presence of the imperial elite wasn't limited to the north. An Early Globalized World -> The colonial period connected the region to global networks in ways that are often surprising. Early Asian Connections: Long before modern trade, the Pacific was a bridge. A 1613 census in Lima (the viceregal capital connected to Chile) already listed residents from China, Japan, and India, brought over on the Manila Galleons. Trade of goods from the Philippines is documented in northern Chile by 1719. The Rise of Local Music: European music blended with local talent almost immediately. By 1579, two indigenous musicians, Juanillo and Diego, were employed as official singers and instrumentalists in the Santiago Cathedral. By 1689, the city even had its own formal guild of guitar makers (guitarreros). History That Breathes Today: The famous Fiesta de La Tirana, a massive religious festival in the north, has its roots in the story of an Inka noblewoman named Ñusta Huillac, who led a rebellion against the Spanish in 1539 before a tragic love affair led to her demise and the founding of a chapel in her honor. Thanks for looking. I hope these details, combined with the maps, give a sense of the incredibly deep, dynamic, and fascinating history of this part of the world! submitted by /u/burstraging [link] [comments]
9:46a	Countries and areas by timing of the observed or projected total fertility reaching below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman submitted by /u/OverallBaker3572 [link] [comments]
11:02a	Median income PPP in Europe vs Dog Ownership Link to origina submitted by /u/ItHappensSo [link] [comments]
11:02a	Countries not self identified as democratic submitted by /u/vladgrinch [link] [comments]
12:17p	Indian states by registered doctors per 100k inhabitants submitted by /u/Street_Gene1634 [link] [comments]
12:17p	Airport serving population in India submitted by /u/Adrikshit [link] [comments]
12:17p	Countries with one time zone submitted by /u/quindiassomigli [link] [comments]
1:31p	21st of August 1525. Portugal: Estêvão Gomes returns home after a year's exploration of the east coast of North America. He failed to find a clear waterway through to Asia, but as a result of his expedition, maps began to accurately portray North America submitted by /u/hicklander [link] [comments]
1:31p	Share of cars registered in 2024 in Europe that are full electric submitted by /u/Alarmed_Wish3294 [link] [comments]
2:46p	The largest immigrant group in each US state isn't always who you'd expect submitted by /u/Calm_Astronomer3884 [link] [comments]
2:46p	Price of alcoholic beverages compared to the EU average submitted by /u/JoeFalchetto [link] [comments]
3:21p	Map of dog ownership by household. submitted by /u/BufordTeeJustice [link] [comments]
3:47p	US states from best to worst submitted by /u/_crazyboyhere_ [link] [comments]
4:16p	Hand-drawn map of Iceland submitted by /u/Fiff02 [link] [comments]
4:16p	Proposed EU-Africa strategic trade corridors submitted by /u/Sea-Initiative473 [link] [comments]
4:47p	The global spread of the practice of ululation [OC] submitted by /u/R120Tunisia [link] [comments]
5:15p	China's Overseas Ports submitted by /u/NazarData [link] [comments]
5:15p	What's a Leopard called in Pakistan ? submitted by /u/kanEDY7 [link] [comments]
5:47p	Europe On The Eve of WW1 by Simeon Netchev of World History Encyclopedia submitted by /u/vincentmaurath [link] [comments]
6:19p	679 years ago today, King Edward III of England fought against a French force over twice his size and miraculously won. Each flag represents ~1,000 soldiers Source: https://youtu.be/QsHce75rCxA submitted by /u/mapsinanutshell [link] [comments]
6:19p	Average passenger car age in Europe submitted by /u/Alarmed_Wish3294 [link] [comments]
6:46p	Midwest Biodiversity Intactness submitted by /u/Pure-Concentrate-466 [link] [comments]
7:15p	Does your Country have a Larger Diaspora in Canada or Australia submitted by /u/Fluid-Decision6262 [link] [comments]
7:51p	The Great Beverage Divide: How Coffee and Tea Split the World submitted by /u/vividmaps [link] [comments]
9:03p	Adults in the Midwest are twice as likely to follow HS football as those in the West [OC] submitted by /u/CivicScienceInsights [link] [comments]
9:03p	Population perspective submitted by /u/Sad_Assassin [link] [comments]
9:30p	As an American, how did I do ? To be fair, I travel a fair bit and I live in Europe now, so I've learned quite a bit, or so I'd like to think... submitted by /u/Otherwise-Original-2 [link] [comments]
10:03p	Countries suspending postal services to the United States amid tariff uncertainty (as of Aug 26, 2025) submitted by /u/glowdirt [link] [comments]
10:30p	Africa on a board game submitted by /u/Upper-Fail6524 [link] [comments]
10:30p	Europe’s Metal Powerhouses submitted by /u/vladgrinch [link] [comments]
11:46p	How tropical cyclones are called around the world submitted by /u/LavishnessLeather162 [link] [comments]

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