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…
Introduction The British East India Company initiated the Great Trigonometrical Survey (GTS) of India. The British Crown continued it later. It aimed to create a…
The conception of the Ordnance Survey traces back to the latter part of the 18th century. It was born out of critical military necessities during…
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