Anaximander's Map is considered by some to be the first-ever world map, and alleged versions of it have been shared across social media channels since at least 2020, from Instagram and Reddit to T ...

Every map of the world that you have ever seen is inaccurate. Well, of course, you might think. How could they map out the world when it’s round, not flat? True. But that isn’t the point.

The study, conducted by DIPNDIVE, evaluated cities based on their pollution levels, factoring in air quality, water quality, ...

The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the ...

S ometimes to plan the perfect Walt Disney World vacation, you just need to go the old-fashioned route: Consult the map. Here ...

A new global risk map has identified the most dangerous cities and countries for travelers in 2025, ranking locations based on a number of factors.

Legend has it that a headless sculpture of the god Yaxachtun at the site formerly terrified the local Lacandon people, who feared that the world would end when the head was replaced. With its ...

Maps have often misrepresented the real sizes of developing nations, portraying them as smaller than more developed nations.

The introduction of writing systems changed the world. It allowed humans to physically express thoughts and language, as well as record events for future generations to study. Although different ...

Flat, two-dimensional maps can look different because the world is actually curved. This means map-makers need to make compromises when drawing maps. These different map representations are called ...