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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How many humans have ever walked the Earth?

A small mathematical and historical exercise to determine how many people have ever walked the Earth throughout human history.

Nov 23, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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An official atlas of North Korea

A North Korean atlas that shows the world from the perspective of one of the most isolated countries on the planet.

Nov 16, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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The mines and catacombs of Paris

A tour of the mines beneath the city of Paris and how they became the famous Catacombs of Paris.

Nov 9, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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Two sunrises and two sunsets in a single day

Northern lights, two sunsets in one day, and a unique view of Greenland. In short, the advantages of travelling from Tokyo to Madrid without being able…

Nov 1, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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October 2025

Fun with flags

A compilation of natural landscapes that represent the flags of different countries and regions.

Oct 23, 2025 • Miguel García Álvarez

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