The Atlas Mira (Атлас мира, “World Atlas”) is one of the most ambitious state-level cartographic projects of the 20th century. It is considered an achievement…
In the long history of cartography, certain maps stand as milestones. They are artifacts that capture the geographical knowledge of their time. These maps also…
The Civitates orbis terrarum, meaning “Cities of the World,” is a remarkable collection. It consists of city plans and panoramic views. These were published in…
John Cary’s New and Correct English Atlas: Being a New Set of County Maps from Actual Surveys started being published in 1787. It marked the…
Few images in the history of cartography combine religious symbolism, national pride, and artistic ingenuity. None do so as successfully as Heinrich Bünting’s “Cloverleaf World…
Introduction to of The Mao Kun Map The Mao Kun Map is also known as the Zheng He Navigation Map (郑和航海图). It is one of…
The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum—Latin for “Theatre of the World”—holds a singular place in the history of cartography. Published in 1570 by Abraham Ortelius in Antwerp,…
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…
The Tabula Peutingeriana, or Peutinger Map, is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic cartographic documents from antiquity. It is not a conventional map by…
Introduction The Fra Mauro Map was created in the mid-15th century. It stands as one of the most significant and detailed world maps of the…