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Maps must be more than static reference tools; they must be dynamic platforms that reflect the world as it changes.
From ancient aqueducts repurposed for modern use to ultra-absorbent “sponge cities”, European communities are testing ...
First European earth observation satellite designed to observe more than the atmosphere to be launched at night. A 3D view will be provided via infrared sensors.
With the US joining Israel in strikes on Iran, we take a look at where you might want to head if the conflict escalates.
Lone Wolf: Walking the Faultlines of Europe by Adam Weymouth Hutchinson Heinemann £18.99, 384 pages Join our online book group on Facebook at FT Books Café and follow FT Weekend on Instagram ...
Recent scholarship has concluded that Neanderthals made a second major migration from Eastern Europe to Central and Eastern Eurasia between 120,000 and 60,000 years ago. But the routes they took ...
In 2022, Western Europe experienced the largest surge in reported diphtheria infections in 70 years. Clinical and genomic data from the outbreak point toward transmission routes along established ...
Modern London Maps by Vincent Westbrook is out now from Batsford. Buy direct from the publisher, or via our Bookshop.org link (which sources from independent bookshops and gives us a tiny commission).
How JMW Turner helped shape the modern holiday map of Europe Travel was a crucial inspiration for the art of Turner, born 250 years ago – and in turn his paintings inspired the beginnings of tourism ...
An astounding map that has emerged from Germany’s general election has shown just how divided the nation at the heart of Europe is.
While major land-grabs certainly have been recorded in maps of the past, modern maps are documents that represent multilateral consensus, not a space to rehearse rebranding efforts.
Discover the fascinating history of tipping, from its medieval European origins to its controversial role in modern society. Learn about its cultural significance, economic implications, and the ...