History nerd? Got maps on your wall? The Map Myths website allows you to explore the mythical places on ancient maps.

I was lucky enough to be born in a time where I’ve never had to use physical maps to get places. And while I do find paper ...

We dive deep into a 1935 map of Africa, a relic that captures a pivotal moment in the continent's history. Join us as we ...

Dive into the must-read books about maps: from explorations on the history of maritime journeys to depictions of the ...

The standard world map doesn’t include the territories of Indigenous tribes. This mapping project aims to change that.

What to do? He decided that a magnificent gift—a lavish map of the world—might maneuver him into the new king’s good graces. D’Annebault hired Pierre Desceliers, one of the best ...

Alberto Cantino, an Italian spy, acquired a Portuguese map showing stunning finds in the New World. This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine.

or do they actively shape the experience and perception of the world? Maps, History and Power addresses these and other questions by exploring mapping practices and spatial thought in several European ...