Including some disturbing news for America.
When we collected a list of 40 maps that you never would have seen in school, you guys totally loved them, so we're back with more. If maps are one of the main ways that we understand the world we live in (and how people elsewhere in the world live), then it's no surprise that people are always coming up with new ways to use them to display information.
Things quickly get contentious.
Fascinating things from our fascinating world. Pull your head out of the sand and check out some stuff you can only find on planet Earth.
Since the last time we wrote about Terrible maps, a project that is dedicated to sharing maps no one asked for or needs, they've kept themselves rather busy. So it's only natural we created a follow-up article about the cartographers who are so bad, they're actually good. After all, what is the Internet for if not to poke fun at politics and our geographical illiteracy?
The Gregorian calendar is the most widespread civil calendar and de facto global standard nowadays. 168 of the world's nations use the Gregorian calendar as their only calendar.
This is a guest post by Kathy Hart, Head of the Research Access and Collection Development Section in the Geography and Map Division. Libraries and museums often feature maps and related geographic content in digital and analog, large or small exhibits, displays and workshops. When considering the variety of materials available, how does one select …
Spook has been creating fantasy maps for the past three years and is absolutely killing it! We interview him and share his gallery of intricate fantasy map art with you all.
These are six maps of Europe according to different criteria, but all of them show countries that could serve as a good example to others in specific fields. by PepperBlues
One way to make internet users really happy is to combine great aesthetics and good design with interesting and fresh information. People genuinely enjoy learning new things about the world while being entertained, and one of our favorite corners of the internet for that is this fantastic subreddit for map lovers around the globe.
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While most of us use Google Maps and GPS on a daily basis, it’s pretty rare to find real fans of cartography, the study and practice of making and using maps. If you were ever into geography or history as a kid, the chances are you’re not much of a map person.
