The second copy, created between 1526 and 1527, includes a foldout map of the world. It is a version of a T-O map, which were common in medieval Europe. These maps were simple diagrams consisting of a ...

Sometimes, seeing the world differently is just a matter of perspective—or in this case, a really good map or chart. We’ve pulled together a selection of graphics that take dry data and ...

John Alsop Paine (January 14, 1840-July 24, 1912) was an archeologist and naturalist who drew the maps included in Sebastian Adams’s Chronological Chart of Ancient, Modern and Biblical History. Paine ...

When you look at a map of the world, it makes sense to assume that Greenland and Africa are similar in size. But in reality, the African continent is 14 times as big as the icy northern land mass.

Researchers have reanalyzed the long-perplexing “Star Manual of Master Shi” and discovered that it could rightfully be considered the oldest, structured celestial map in the world. Utilizing ...

Here’s a closer look at the countries holding elections, in maps and charts. India, the world’s most populous country, has already held the largest election this year.

By their nature, open-world games are frequently packed with things to keep track of, including (but not limited to) main objectives, side gigs, fast travel points, procedurally generated errands, ...

La Jolla map dealer Alex Clausen knew there was something unusual about the nautical chart he spotted at a Getty estate sale. His careful eye uncovered a 14th century treasure he purchased for a ...

Why Putin’s Attempt to Rewire Global Trade Is Faltering, in Charts and Maps Moscow redirected oil sales, but forging new routes for other commodities proves difficult amid high costs and U.S ...