Learn more here. Explore More Maps: This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as Explore the History of Any Place on Earth With This Interactive Map.

With TimeMap.org, you can do just that—no time machine required. This interactive history map lets you dive into the past, offering a unique way to see when, where, and how historical events ...

A newly-deployed satellite has created the most-detailed map yet of the ocean floor ... nutrient transport in seawater and the geologic history of Earth's oceans. With a 5-mile (8 kilometers ...

and he has made multiple animated maps based from his research. For more animations from Scotese about tectonic plate motions — past and present — and Earth history, check out his YouTube page.