Windheads are whimsical faces blowing air from the corners or edges of old maps. They are often puff-cheeked. These features are among the most charming…
Introduction The story of Rupes Nigra—Latin for “Black Rock”—is a fascinating blend of early geography, medieval myth, and Renaissance cartographic imagination. Rupes Nigra was allegedly…
The Klencke Atlas is more than just a cartographic masterpiece. It is a political artifact. That stands as a symbol of global ambition. It also…
Introduction In the grand narrative of cartography, certain names emerge as pillars that support the edifice of modern geography. Among these, Eratosthenes of Cyrene (c.…
Here is a curated list of islands that have appeared on maps throughout history. These islands never actually existed. They are known as phantom islands.…