The nautical chart titled A Portolan Chart of the Atlantic Ocean and Adjacent Continents was published in 1633 and is attributed to Dutch cartographer Pascal Roiz. Roiz worked as a cartographer during the second half of the 17th and early 18th centuries. In the 1640s, he worked under the guidance of Willem Blaeu in Amsterdam, […]
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Housed in the Library of Congress is the Portolan Chart of the Mediterranean and Connecting Seas. This 1550 portolan chart’s cartographer is unknown, and its title is one devised by a cataloguer. Still, its significance is not to be overlooked as it represents a significant example of an early marine invention that greatly enhanced sea […]
Educational Map Series: Why Maps are Good for Children
While it’s easy to enjoy our maps as art pieces, many people don’t realize that they’re the perfect learning tool for children of all ages! Besides looking gorgeous on your wall, our maps encourage positive mental development while also boosting knowledge and creativity. Today, we’re going to share the many ways that children can benefit […]
Travel Map Feature: 050 Hawaii 1906, Bartholomew
This hand-painted map, Hawaii, 1906, is derived from the work of John Bartholomew of Edinburgh, Scotland. Bartholomew was a cartographer, as well as a map and atlas publisher, who emerged from a renowned line of map-makers that created the map-making business that was known as John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. Along with his brothers, Peter and […]
The Art of Lauren Monroe Jr: Dusty Stars
Lauren Monroe Jr. Lauren Monroe Jr. spent his formative years on a Blackfeet Reservation just north of Browning, Montana, where he is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe. He was raised by his grandfather who was a sculptor in his own right, and whom Lauren had the opportunity to learn from as a boy. […]
Travel Map Feature: Rand, McNally & Co.’s Alaska 1878
The Rand, McNally & Co.’s Alaska map is the work of Rand, McNally and Company, published in Chicago in 1878. It is from the Rand McNally & Co’s Business Atlas that contains large-scale maps of the territory of the United States, the provinces of Canada, West India Islands, a list of counties and towns, lakes […]
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March Travel Finds and Artisan Delights
Seasonal pics for travelers, map lovers, and art collectors discovered for our readers by our readers! Four Leaf Clover Necklace Great for the Irish in you! “War God” Fantastic Historical Fiction I’m reading by Graham Hancock about Cortez’s conquest of Mexico….I’m on the third volume this month! Columbia travel top
Lisa’s Favorite book and travel finds from January 2019!
As a constant traveler and map enthusiast I would like to share some of the products I’ve discovered and have been informed about from customers and friends from across the country! YES please click on my affiliate link- it will help support the restoration of historic travel maps and my custom map design service. I […]
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