Maps: California Was an Island
The great story of 2 centuries of maps showing California as an island.
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An Exhibit Explores Art in the Margins of Maps
Marginalia in cARTography examines the imagery displayed in the margins of maps, from the 13th to the 20th century.
A Book about Johann Ruysch’s World Map
Could you imagine that we can see corrections on copper plates or wood blocks of early 16th century maps and discover which changes were made from the time they were first printed to later printings?
Mapping Our World: Terra Incognita to Australia
Imagine more than 100 maps, atlases and globes, in a major cartography exhibition at the National Library of Australia. We are sharing 6 fascinating videos made about the exhibit and its maps.
What Columbus Believed About the Earth
Columbus' misconceptions inspired a voyage which would never have won backers had the truth been known.
Defining Lines: Cartography in the Age of Empire
An exhibition reminds us that, at the time of empires, maps were more than just tools for the explorers to find their way.
Carta Marina 1516: A New Approach to Map Making
For his 1516 "Carta Marina", cartographer Waldseemüller changes his approach to map making.
Where was Columbus Born
Could Christopher Columbus actually be the son of Polish King Władysław III?
The Marité – The Last Cod Fishing Boat
This 90-year boat which used to fish for cod in Newfoundland waters is magnificent and it taught me how large and gorgeous those fishing boats were.