The World’s Newest International Borders
We often think of the world map as a finished product, but international borders are far from static. From the conflict-forged frontier between Sudan and South Sudan to the peaceful…
Cartography
Geopolitics of Undersea Cables
The internet is not a "cloud"; it's a physical network of over a million kilometers of fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor. This hidden geography of undersea cables…
Life in an Exclave: Geopolitical Islands
Imagine your home is an island, not surrounded by water, but by a foreign country. This is the strange reality for residents of exclaves, geopolitical oddities where daily life is…
Acoustic Geography: Mapping Soundscapes
Beyond the visual landmarks and physical terrain, every place on Earth has a unique sonic signature. This is the realm of acoustic geography, a fascinating field that maps the world…
Counter-Mapping: Maps as Protest
Beyond mere navigation, maps are powerful tools of protest. Discover how indigenous communities and activists are redrawing the world through counter-mapping, a form of resistance that uses cartography to challenge…
The Isochrone Map: Visualizing Time
Forget measuring your world in miles or kilometers. Isochrone maps visualize how far you can travel in a given amount of time, creating a powerful new lens for understanding our…