Unearthing the mysteries of our planet’s past, ancient maps offer a unique window into the world as it once was, depicting continents that have long since disappeared. These maps, coupled with modern ...
The Mercator map from 1569 distorts Africa’s true size and ‘downplays its importance,’ Africa No Filter’s executive director tells Anadolu - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Our first in-house map was produced during World War I. By the Second World War, the White House was asking for them by name.
For centuries, the maps used to understand the world have distorted Africa’s size compared to most northerly nations.
Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. The race to understand these depths could further scientific understanding, but also lead to exploitation.
Among the silver medals awarded to South American countries, 192 went to Argentina, Brazil got 48, Uruguay won eight and Chile rounded out the region’s ‘big four’ with 133 medals. This performance ...
A UNESCO report outlines policy, funding changes to boost African publishing industry to bring in $18.5 billion a year.
INTERVIEW. Born in Zimbabwe, James Manyika heads research at Google. He sees the constraints of the world’s youngest continent not as obstacles, but as powerful catalysts for innovation.
Every year, tons of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine and other drugs flow around the world, an underground river that crisscrosses borders and continents and spills over into ...
MCR will bring their highly-theatrical "Black Parade Tour" around the world in 2026. Learn how to get tickets.