This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine ... 15th- and 16th-century European explorers are depicted on Cantino’s map including Vasco da Gama ...

The history of maps can be traced as far back as 5000 years ... And, well, that revolutionized European geographic thinking. Image credits: @earthstuffs Then, during the middle ages, there wasn ...

It redrew the world map and reshaped many borders ... and Germany lost substantial territory outside Europe. For more information about the history of World War I, visit The National WWI Museum ...

Key points Jewish life in Europe: Middle Ages - 1900s Map - The Jewish population in ... there was lots of diversity in terms of culture, language and history. When Hitler came to power in 1933 ...

This book is a major survey of urbanization and the making of modern Europe from the mid-eighteenth century to the First World War. During these years Europe experienced startling rates of ...

In a talk with Tim Hochstrasser, Stuart Sweeney explored the findings in his book, The Europe Illusion, which considers Britain’s relationships with France and Prussia-Germany since the map of Europe ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The origin of Indo-European languages has long been a topic of debate among scholars and scientists. In 2012, a team of evolutionary biologists at the University of ...

Welcome to Mid-Afternoon Map, our exclusive members-only newsletter that provides a cartographic perspective on current ...

iconography and countless statues in one of Europe’s most stunning churches. Outside, beautifully restored buildings, opulent fountains, giant doors, elegant statues and elaborate archways showcase a ...

Two local experts share how Dublin and Grosseto are supporting tourism initiatives that encourage exploration of the natural landscapes surrounding their cities.