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The problem of Britain’s coastline
The story of the famous coastline paradox. From its discovery by Lewis Fry Richardson to Benoît Mandelbrot.
Jun 8
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Maps of the Month: May 2026
The most interesting maps and articles I came across in May 2026
Jun 2
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Miguel García Álvarez
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May 2026
The maps of Charles Joseph Minard
A journey through the work of one of the pioneers in the use of maps as a tool for visualising information.
May 18
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Miguel García Álvarez
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The history of the Taliban and a curious map depicting their view of the world
A brief history of Afghanistan, the Taliban’s rise to power, and a very revealing globe
May 11
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Maps of the Month: April 2026
The most interesting maps and articles I came across in April 2026
May 4
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Miguel García Álvarez
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April 2026
Propaganda in Japanese Education during the Second World War
Propaganda aimed at young people in Imperial Japan and the dilemma of distinguishing between education and propaganda.
Apr 19
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Lebanon
In 2009, I was lucky enough to visit Lebanon. Today, 17 years later, the bridges I saw being rebuilt have been destroyed once again.
Apr 12
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Miguel García Álvarez
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Maps of the Month: March 2026
The most interesting maps and articles I came across in March 2026.
Apr 5
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Miguel García Álvarez
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March 2026
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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