Controversy surrounds the knowledge the Portuguese had about Brazil before they entered into the Treaty of Tordesillas. The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, was a treaty between Castile (Spain) ...

This 1491 map is the best surviving map of the world as Christopher Columbus knew it as he made his first voyage across the Atlantic. In fact, Columbus likely used a copy of it in planning his journey ...

Ancient records tell stories of “monstrous crocodiles” and “strange beasts” that came “shooting out of the water”. The earliest known maps of Cayman contain reference to them and bones and fossils ...

MOST students of the aspects of the heavens are familiar with the small circular planisphere having a revolving disc which can be adjusted to show the stars visible at any time of the year. The new ...

(Introduction: many Africans are oblivious that maps are political tools. Like most things used by Europeans to maintain their hegemonic control of the world, geographic maps are used to squeeze ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Apple Maps has been playing catch up to Google Maps since it ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. More than a decade after its debut, Apple Maps is getting its largest expansion ever — and making a big move to ...

THIS planisphere measures 5½ in. by 5 in. and can be carried in the pocket without the slightest inconvenience. It shows how the stars appear for each month on any selected day or hour to an observer ...

For electric vehicles with Google Maps installed, road trips have become a lot easier. The popular navigation app can now manage vehicle charging along your route, meaning you won’t have to stress ...