Introduction The Erdapfel, meaning “Earth Apple” in German, holds a special place in cartographic history as the first known terrestrial globe. This artifact was created…
The History of Dieppe Maps Dieppe maps are a notable collection of world maps and atlases. They were produced in Dieppe, France, during the 16th…
In the 19th century, map coloring was a meticulous, labor-intensive process, often completed by skilled artisans. Unlike modern digital coloring, this process relied on human…
Goode’s 1908 speech at the American Association of Geographers on the Evil Mercator In 1908, J. Paul Goode delivered a pivotal speech at the American…
Introduction: Maps that Changed the Course of World History Maps are more than just tools for getting from Point A to Point B. They are…
The Waldseemüller Map, created by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507, is one of the most famous and significant maps in history
The Da Ming Hun Yi Tu, translated as the Amalgamated Map of the Ming Empire, is one of the most significant cartographic works of the…
The legacy of John Ogilby’s “Britannia” extends far beyond the 17th century. The innovative strip mapping technique pioneered by Ogilby influenced subsequent generations of cartographers
The Mappa Mundi, or “map of the world” in Latin, was not just a geographical representation; it was a symbolic and religiously charged artifact.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the map is the depiction of the coastline of Antarctica without its icy covering. Keep in mind that…