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…
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…
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 phantom islands that have appeared on maps throughout history. These islands never actually existed. They are known as phantom…
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…
The Ebstorf Map: A Window into Medieval Cartography and Thought Introduction The Ebstorf Map is a remarkable mappa mundi (world map) from the 13th century.…
Introduction The Gough Map is one of the most enigmatic and significant medieval maps of Britain. It symbolizes a crucial juncture in the development of…
Introduction Samuel de Champlain, often called the “Father of New France,” was a pioneering cartographer. He was also an explorer. His maps played a crucial…