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…
The mystery of the Lost Roanoke Colony has intrigued historians and archaeologists for centuries. The “La Virginea Pars” map is central to this enigma. It…
The Sigüenza Map, named after the Mexican polymath Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, is a captivating artifact. It offers insight into the geographical, cultural, and…
The Waldseemüller Map, created by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507, is one of the most famous and significant maps in history
California’s portrayal as an island is one of the most fascinating cartographic errors in the history of mapmaking. This enduring misconception spanned over a century.…
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
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…