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…
Tag: human geography
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…
Scent Maps: Charting a City’s Smells
Beyond sight and sound, every city possesses a unique olfactory identity, from the aroma of bakeries to the tang of industry. Delve into the world of olfactory cartography, where researchers…