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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Miguel García Álvarez

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December 2025

Christmas and Kim Jong-suk’s birthday

A tour of multiple winter solstice celebrations and traditions around the world.

Dec 25, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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Six years of COVID

This December marks six years since COVID first appeared somewhere in China.

Dec 21, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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The other wonders of the Ancient World

Beyond the canonical list of the Seven Wonders, throughout Antiquity and the Middle Ages, many lists were drawn up that included other equally…

Dec 14, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The story of how the list of the Seven Wonders was compiled, and what became of each of them.

Dec 7, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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November 2025

#30DayMapChallenge: 21st century cartographers

A wonderful challenge that allows us to dive into the work of some of today’s most creative cartographers and illustrators.

Nov 30, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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