Monthly Archives: May 2013

Mary’s Moonwalk

2020-08-26T08:55:12+00:00May 21st, 2013|Uncategorized|

Contrary to popular belief, the Moonwalk isn't just the signature dance move of the great Michael Jackson. It's also the name of a fantastic event that aims to raise money for the global fight against breast cancer. The Moonwalk is an all night power walking challenge around the streets of central London. But that's not [...]

Mapping the Night Sky

2020-08-26T08:55:12+00:00May 14th, 2013|Uncategorized|

Scientifically, every star in the night sky is just an enormous glowing ball of gas held together by gravity. But humans have always interpreted the stars as something beautiful and for years they have provided inspiration to explore, to dream and to learn. They have played their part in historical religious ceremonies and in navigating [...]

Historic Maps in a Digital Context

2020-08-26T08:55:12+00:00May 7th, 2013|Uncategorized|

Maps present a dynamic art that is constantly evolving as time goes by. Last October, we wrote about the history of cartography and it's progression over the years. We've also added an entire collection of historic maps to our online map shop. However, since the advent of Google Maps and other digital mapping solutions, some [...]

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