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Special #01: Maps of the Roman Empire
A collection of maps covering this fascinating period in history.
Mar 23
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Miguel García Álvarez
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The US plan to invade Canada
And Canada’s plan to prevent it.
Mar 16
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Where is the boundary of the Iberian Peninsula?
Historically and culturally, the Iberian Peninsula comprises Portugal and Spain and is bounded by the Pyrenees. But is this the most accurate way to…
Mar 9
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Maps of the month: February 2026
The most interesting maps and articles I came across in February 2026.
Mar 2
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Miguel García Álvarez
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February 2026
The propaganda behind the United States’ entry into World War II
A look at the propaganda pressures that were present in the United States before its intervention in World War II.
Feb 22
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Miguel García Álvarez
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How many countries are there in the world?
There are territories with populations and governments. These governments have varying degrees of international relations… But how much is enough to be…
Feb 15
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Leonardo da Vinci’s maps
A journey through Leonardo da Vinci’s cartographic work and its importance in the conception of urban plans, physical maps and his unique world map.
Feb 8
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Maps of the month: January 2026
The most interesting maps and articles I came across in January 2026.
Feb 1
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Miguel García Álvarez
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January 2026
How to represent population density in a map
Representing the population density of a territory is not an easy task. Here are some examples of how cartography has found different ways of doing so…
Jan 25
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Lost lands: worlds under water
Doggerland, Sondalandia, Sahul, Beringia and many other lands that rose above sea level during the last Ice Age.
Jan 18
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Miguel García Álvarez
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How many continents are there in the world?
It depends. It depends on whether you choose the historical and cultural perspective or the scientific perspective. And in both cases, there is a great…
Jan 10
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Miguel García Álvarez
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First anniversary: thank you
A summary of the first year of Cartographer’s Tale, and some news.
Jan 4
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Miguel García Álvarez
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