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…
Dates: 2010 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Presenter: Jerry Brotton Time: Approx 60 minutes Web Site: IMDb The BBC documentary Maps: Power, Plunder & Possession…
Dates: 2004-2005 Country of Origin: United Kingdom Presenter: Nicholas Crane Time: Approx. 30 minutes Web Site: BBC2-Map Man The BBC documentary series Map Man, hosted…
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…
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…
World War II Silk Aviator’s Survival Maps During World War II, the use of specialized survival maps made from silk was an innovative tool. These…
The evolution of map coordinates has a rich history. It spans from Ptolemy’s ancient systems to modern GPS (Global Positioning System). This signifies a fascinating…
History of the Prime Meridian The Prime Meridian is the line of zero degrees longitude. It serves as the starting point for measuring time and…
Understanding the Longitude Problem The longitude problem posed a monumental challenge for navigators and mapmakers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Unlike latitude, which can…
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…