Maps are more than just navigational tools—they are windows into the spatial understanding of the world. There are many types of maps used across disciplines.…
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,…
Windheads are whimsical faces blowing air from the corners or edges of old maps. They are often puff-cheeked. These features are among the most charming…
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…
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 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 islands that have appeared on maps throughout history. These islands never actually existed. They are known as phantom islands.…
The Four-Color Map Theorem: A Simple Idea That Took Over a Century to Solve If you’ve ever colored in a map, you might have done…
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…