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Comparing History's Greatest Empires Then and Now

Original: The Greatest Empires: Before and Now

A comparison of history's greatest empires, showing their extent at their peak alongside their modern counterparts, is drawing attention online. The graphic-style breakdown sparks debate among readers about how past powers map onto today's borders and which empires left the biggest legacy.

Why now: Historical comparisons of empires reliably spark debate about legacy and modern borders

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The Greatest Empires: Before and Now · Globalstats11 · 2.2K

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