Did This Ancient Empire Make Europe Rich 1,200 Years Later? | How History Works

Did This Ancient Empire Make Europe Rich 1,200 Years Later?

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Looking at maps throughout history can reveal some almost unbelievable patterns, like an empire that stayed extremely wealthy more than a thousand years after its collapse or an election that was decided before humans roamed the earth.
Have a look at this.
What do you think is the connection between cretaceous sediments from 66 million years ago and Alabama election results in 2020? [make sure you read the name cretaceous right you can look it up on YouTube]
Well, those sediments turned into highly fertile soil, highly fertile soil made for more productive farms, productive farms back in the 1800’s could afford more black slaves, which means this corridor has a larger black population, who in turn vote more favorably for democrats.
Having a good understanding of history means having a good understanding of everything that SHAPES history… economics, geography, culture, and yes (as disgusting as it is) sometimes even politics.

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https://maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/shepherd/byzantine_empires_814.jpg

https://waterwayscouncil.org/media/in-the-news/article/2023/11/agriculture-shipping-industries-prepare-for-uncertainty-on-mississippi-river-in-the-future

https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/carolingian-economy/BD0A5C21D952CA5CACEE83291991DAC7

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-europes-gdp-per-capita-by-country/

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