This map shows you. Filling in the blanks of your historical knowledge would probably be easier if you could readily ...

He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...

Do maps merely reflect particular mentalities and social practices, or do they actively shape the experience and perception of the world? Maps, History and Power addresses these and other questions by ...

This interactive history map lets you dive into the past, offering a unique way to see when, where, and how historical events shaped our world. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious ...

A map is not merely a depiction of the boundaries between modern nation-states; it is deeply influenced by the perspective of its creator. Another aspect revolves around the history of the world ...

What to do? He decided that a magnificent gift—a lavish map of the world—might maneuver him into the new king’s good graces. D’Annebault hired Pierre Desceliers, one of the best ...

This interactive map explores the complex and surprising evolution of Auschwitz, the scene of one of the worst crimes in human history ... during the course of World War Two.

The Battle of the Somme was one of the most significant campaigns of World War One ... This interactive map shows the victories, defeats and painful stalemate, and how the lessons learned paved ...

Alberto Cantino, an Italian spy, acquired a Portuguese map showing stunning finds in the New World. This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine.