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London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Looking for the last human place on the internet? Try Google Maps

Google Maps offers entertainment value beyond navigation, as users explore geographical features and local oddities.
A community of local guides enriches Google Maps with user-generated content.
fromFlowingData
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Asymmetric Monstrosity map projection

The 'asymmetric monstrosity' is a playful yet valid equal-area map projection.
#maps
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago
London

Free exhibition showcases 500 years of rare and beautiful maps

New exhibition in London showcases historical maps from the 15th century to present.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77

Alice Hudson significantly advanced public map collections, transforming the New York Public Library's holdings into one of the world's premier resources.
fromGameSpot
9 months ago
JavaScript

How To Make A Map In Minecraft

Maps are essential in Minecraft for navigation and planning. Crafting a map involves a compass and paper. Upgrading maps can increase their size up to four times.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago
London

Free exhibition showcases 500 years of rare and beautiful maps

New exhibition in London showcases historical maps from the 15th century to present.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Alice Hudson, Librarian Who Built a Trove of Historic Maps, Dies at 77

Alice Hudson significantly advanced public map collections, transforming the New York Public Library's holdings into one of the world's premier resources.
fromGameSpot
9 months ago
JavaScript

How To Make A Map In Minecraft

Maps are essential in Minecraft for navigation and planning. Crafting a map involves a compass and paper. Upgrading maps can increase their size up to four times.
more#maps
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump versus the Gulf of Mexico

Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America illustrates a tendency towards imperialism and unilateralism in international relations.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

When the Atlantic Was Full of Islands: Mythical Lands West of Medieval Europe - Medievalists.net

The Atlantic Ocean was once thought to be filled with mythical islands, inspiring exploration and shaping medieval storytelling.
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago
Online learning

The World in a Cloverleaf: A World Map from 1581

Heinrich Bünt;ing's 1581 map centers Jerusalem, highlighting its importance in major religions, with a three-leaf clover design symbolizing the Christian Trinity.
fromVulture
5 months ago
Writing

Maps of Things Past

Loren Munk creates intricate maps that document the interconnectedness of New York's art scene and its history, showcasing artistic legacy.
fromianVisits
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rare tube maps on display at Knightsbridge's Map House exhibition

The Map House in Knightsbridge is exhibiting a collection of historical and modern tube maps, showcasing their design evolution and significance.
fromCreative Bloq
8 months ago
Design

10 of the best map designs, and what they tell us about mapping

Maps can be art - from gallery walls to coffee table books.
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