Timelapse Map Depicts 5,000 Years Of Europe’s History

EmperorTigerstar is a Youtuber specialized “in documenting the unfolding of world-historical events by stitching together hundreds of maps into timelapse films.” We have previously featured his “map animations” of World War I (1914-1918), and World War II (1939-1945).

Now, the map animator also released The History of Europe: Every Year. In only ten minutes, he takes us from The Minoan civilization which arose on the Greek island of Crete (3650 to 1400 BC), down to modern times. About 5,000 years of history get covered before you can boil a pot of pasta. Enjoy.