In 1854, a cholera outbreak in London caused hundreds of deaths within a short period. Physician John Snow investigated the ...

A 19th century doctor was able to pinpoint which homes were affected by contaminated water, and link that to cholera deaths in the area. The following is an excerpt from Mapmatics: A Mathematician’s ...

It’s peak travel season in London, and the crowds are even larger than usual as the city celebrates the 200 th anniversary of victory at the Battle of Waterloo with dozens of special events. On Friday ...

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