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Lithuania was the last pagan nation in Europe. Although the rulers and elite converted to Catholicism in the 14th century, they made no particular effort to stop popular pagan practices, which continued on for another couple centuries. This map shows the spread of Christianity in 1300 - take a look at Lithuania, the only blank spot in a sea of dates and colors.

That pre-Christian influence is still visible in Lithuania’s distinctive style of crosses, which reflect imagery of the pagan World Tree.