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Mercator's Magic Map
Posted in Geography, History on Oct 10, 2023
One of the most profound and influential advancements in cartography is sorely misunderstood today. Let's take a look at when it happened, what it does and why it is still incredibly important.
The Address Dilemma
Posted in Geography, History on Apr 24, 2023
Have you ever encountered a misplaced marker? Geocoding may be the culprit. This post takes a look at the ubiquitous and erratic way we humans describe locations.
On the Flip Side
Posted in Activity, Geography, History on Nov 10, 2022
Have you ever wondered who or what is on the other side of the planet? This post takes a look at what is straight down and upside down. It also ponders the Earth's strange antipodal balance.
The Shadow Knows
Posted in Activity, Geography, History on May 26, 2020
The size of the Earth was calculated with surprising accuracy by Eratosthenes in the second century BC. His method was both brilliant and simple. This article describes a classroom experiment for repeating his results.
The Fly on the Wall
Posted in Geography, History on Apr 07, 2019
A long line of brilliant thinkers and mathematicians patiently observed, deduced and calculated a way to render the details of our world onto conveniently flat charts, books and electronic devices. A fly on the wall helped.