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In The Revenge of Geography, Robert D. Kaplan builds on the insights, discoveries, and theories of great geographers and geopolitical thinkers of the near and distant past to look back at critical pivots in history and then to look forward at the evolving global scene. Kaplan traces the history of the world's hot spots by examining their climates, topographies, and proximities to other embattled lands.

From the author of the bestselling The Professor and the Madman comes the fascinating story of William Smith, the orphaned son of an English country blacksmith, who became obsessed with creating the world's first geological map and ultimately became the father of modern geology. In 1793...

Maps is a fascinating series that delves into the world of cartography, exploring its rich history, modern technologies, and diverse applications. From the ancient art of map-making and the technological advancements in GPS and GIS, to the everyday uses in navigation and urban planning, each episode provides a comprehensive look at the impact and importance of maps. The series also highlights the artistic aspects of cartography, the cultural and political implications of maps, and speculates on the future of mapping innovations. Through expert interviews, case studies, and visual ...

Canada’s greatest modern-day explorer sets out into the arctic wilderness to solve a mystery more than 100 years old. In November 1910, explorer Hubert Darrell vanished in the uncharted wilds of the Northwest Territories. A prospector who had been swept up in the Klondike Gold Rush, Darrell...

Uncover the hidden, the haunted, and the unexplained. Beyond the Map explores modern mysteries, UAPs, ancient secrets, and high strangeness with journalistic curiosity and a taste for adventure. Hosted by a former detective and forensic investigator turned explorer, each episode digs into what lies just outside the mainstream — and just beyond the map.

Have you ever wondered how tall a certain skyscraper is? How fast or how far outward is city growing? Do you like looking at maps? Have you ever wondered what cities around the world looks almost exactly like the city you are currently living in? Then this is the mid boggler podcast for you! "What the Map" is a podcast about skyscrapers, maps, roads, city comparisons, and more. Here at What the Map podcast we take a deep look at multitudes of cities, and countries, comparing cities maps, sprawls, skyscrapers, growth in major cities, taking our minds to new heights near you!

Map’s End is a podcast that explores the supernatural, supernormal, and super-spooky through storytelling, history, and good old-fashioned chills.

In the 19th century, the British and Russian empires were engaged in bitter rivalry for the acquisition of Southern Asian. Although India was the ultimate prize, most of the intrigue and action took place along its northern frontier in Afghanistan, Turkestan, and Tibet. Mapping the region and gaining knowledge of the enemy were crucial to the interests of both sides.

The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the majestic river that bears his name. Just in time for this milestone, Douglas Hunter, sailor, scholar, and storyteller, has written the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure that put New York on the map. Hudson was commissioned by the mighty Dutch East India Company to find a northeastern passage over Russia to the lucrative ports of China. But the inscrutable Hudson, defying his orders, turned his ship around and instead headed west....

On the afternoon of 8 April 1802, in the remote southern ocean, two explorers had a remarkable chance encounter. Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicolas Baudin had been sent by their governments on the same quest: to explore the uncharted coast of the great south land and find out whether the west and east coasts, four thousand kilometres apart, were part of the same island. And so began the race to compile the definitive map of Australia.

From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. Winner of the Gold award at the British Podcast Awards 2025 in the Education category! Join award-winning expert Professor Jerry Brotton, as in each episode he invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and stories behind it. So if you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - What’s your ...

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