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…
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,…
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 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 History of Dieppe Maps Dieppe maps are a notable collection of world maps and atlases. They were produced in Dieppe, France, during the 16th…
The Waldseemüller Map, created by German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller in 1507, is one of the most famous and significant maps in history
The Mercator projection was created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. It is one of the most well-known map projections in history. Its design…
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.…
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…