31 October

Halloween 5UX

Five light-hearted Halloween films, picked so the only thing that jumps out at you is a pumpkin. No gore, no jump scares — just ghosts with better comic timing than most comedies.

Mapped: Where Does Eastern Europe Begin and End?

Mapped: Where Does Eastern Europe Begin and End?

Key Takeaways

  • There is no single definition of Eastern Europe. Its borders vary depending on historical, political, and cultural context.
  • Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus are almost always included, forming the region’s “core.”
  • The eastern boundary is widely agreed upon, but the western edge shifts significantly across definitions.

The animated map above uses data from various organizations to highlight interpretations of Eastern Europe’s geographical extent.

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