The Secret Symbols of the Rosicrucians of the 16th and 17th Centuries is a book published by the Rosicrucian Order, edited by H. Spencer Lewis. It contains (among others) reproductions of Rosicrucian charts and symbols from the above era. The 21st diagram of the first part of the book (seen to the right) visibly served as an inspiration for the Plane chart, a diagram describing the hierarchy of the mazoku in the worlds created by the Lord of Nightmares. Two symbols in particular, the one in the
The video above is the first in the Jay Foreman and Mark Cooper-Jones Map Men series. The area they discuss is Bir Tawil. See a map below: Map from Birtawill via Wikimedia Video Summary: The video titled "Bir Tawil - the land that nobody wants" discusses the unique situation of Bir Tawil, a...
So London is very big and the UK is smaller than Texas. Most of these via the MapPorn subreddit.
Emma Knight's wish list:1. Realise a lifelong dream to travel to the magnificent Egyptian desert. 2. Locate an undiscovered tomb by following her father's ancient map. 3. Avoid all men, especially charming ones — experience tells her they're the most dangerous!Emma needs a guide to fulfil her quest, but treasure hunter Sebastian Oakfield is the last person she would choose! He's charming, he's arrogant and his roguish grin makes Emma want to throw caution to the wind. Maybe one night of pure indulgence should be put on her wish list after all!
Now in its third edition, The Atlas of Design champions a more inclusive definition of cartography.
Build your own simple astrolabe to determine your latitude, as the ancient sailors did, or use it in conjunction with trigonometry to determine the height of a very tall object!
How do you know you're in love? Angry? Or sad? Emotions start off in the brain, then ripple through the whole body. Now scientists have charted where we consciously feel specific emotions. They hope these sensation maps will one day help diagnose and treat mood disorders.
Provence is one of the most beloved historic territories in France. Use this map of Provence cities to make the most of your visit.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how I to make a tasteful DIY birthday gift: a hand-lettered map. Tailor the concept to fit any country!
A good character map can determine whether or not a student "gets" a story. I have some students who are unable to picture a story in their head. Imagine trying to keep track of half a dozen characters and you can't picture what they look like or visualize what they are doing. Some students are ...
Карта, как вид политической сатиры и пропаганды. Новый Свет. 1. Соединенные Штаты в форме свиньи, окруженные свиньями. This porcineograph, Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company, 1876. Литография. Библиотека Конгресса США, LC-DIG-pga-03724. Источник изображения:…
This world is colorful, but sometimes the absence of color can be even more remarkable and eye-catching. Affected by a disorder called albinism, Albinism
EXCLUSIVE: A collection of ancient maps and atlases will go on sale next month in London as part of a multi-million pound auction featuring the first ever printed maps of the world.
Siberia is home to peoples with a wide variety of culinary customs, which makes it one of Russia’s most exotic gastronomic destinations. RBTH has compiled a Siberian food map. Part one features the Western Siberian dishes bird-cherry cake and cedar-nut meat dumplings.
Using infographical maps to represent data is nothing new, but London-based designer Yanko Tsvetkov, through his site alphadesigner.com, has taken this common form in a new direction by releasing a series of both funny and thought-provoking prejudice maps. Instead of displaying political borders or statistics, his maps make tongue-in-cheek representations of social, cultural and political stereotypes.
Build your own simple astrolabe to determine your latitude, as the ancient sailors did, or use it in conjunction with trigonometry to determine the height of a very tall object!
I'm a fairly good artist, but I know not everyone is like me. Even I'm not that good at one of the most important parts of writin...
A Spanish publishing house has finally been given permission to make exact copies of the Voynich Manuscript - a 15th century book written in a mysterious coded language that no one has cracked.
In this tutorial I want to show you how to give your oceans & seas a little more character. Not only will you get a nice painterly texture, but this method is also a great way to hint at the topography just below the water’s surface.
The easiest way to calculate the scale for your map is to convert the dimensions of your document to miles or kilometers. So if you decide that an inch is equal to 100 miles, then a document 10 inches long would be 10,000 miles across. The specific numbers are up to you, but it will help give you a
The easiest way to calculate the scale for your map is to convert the dimensions of your document to miles or kilometers. So if you decide that an inch is equal to 100 miles, then a document 10 inches long would be 10,000 miles across. The specific numbers are up to you, but it will help give you a
How does something as lush as an oasis form in a place like a desert? At first glance it may not make sense, but knowing a few simple principles can go a long way in helping you know where to place an oasis on your fantasy maps. It’s little pieces of information on how geology works in the real worl
If you want the coastlines to look like they’re popping off the page, then adding some cliffs is a great way to do it. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do and it will instantly make your map look much more professional. In this Map Tip, you will learn some simple techniques to help your maps stand o
Add realism to your fantasy world by creating a believable and detailed custom map. You can follow this guide by using pen and paper, ink, or Photoshop.
If you enjoy finding inspiration for your stories from real-world locations, then look no further than the stone pillars of Wulingyuan, China. But the real question is, how do you draw something like that on your fantasy map? In this tutorial, I’ll break down the process so you can add these iconic
Mountains can be challenging to draw in a top down perspective and still get a good sense of scale and depth. While it is much easier to accomplish this in an Isometric Perspective, there are ways to really make your mountains pop off the page. So let’s start mapping!
Rivers are likely an essential feature for the fantasy world you’re creating. Understanding where to place them on a map is challenging if you don't want it to appear arbitrary. But if you grasp how water moves through a landscape, it will go a long way toward creating a sense of realism for your ma
There is something mysterious about a swirling vortex of water that seems to be draining into the depths of the ocean. This is why a whirlpool or maelstrom is a compelling feature to include on your fantasy maps as it opens up so many storytelling possibilities. In this tutorial I’ll walk you throug
Have you ever tried to draw some dead trees on your fantasy map and realized it just looked like a tree without any leaves? How can you convey that it’s actually dead and not just defoliated? In this Map Tip, we’ll look at some simple tricks you can use on your maps to make sure your trees are appro
Marshes have such an iconic look with their pools and streams weaving between tall grasses over a vast landscape. In this tutorial, I will break down the process I use so you can add some marshy wetlands to your fantasy maps.
Canyons are a striking feature of any landscape and can really be a focal point in the story you're telling. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw canyons that bring a sense of depth to the landscape and make your fantasy map really stand out.
