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Why Was the North Pole Drawn Differently on Old Maps? The Black Rock and Polar Sea
The North Pole has been a subject of fascination for centuries, and early maps of the Arctic provide a glimpse into the mysterious beliefs and imaginations of explorers from the 16th century. One of ...
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1838 Black Metropolis tour explores Philadelphia's fascinating colonial past
The 1838 Black Metropolis walking tour "Extraordinary Ordinary: Black People in Northern Liberties before 1860" is taking ...
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Brooklyn Art Exhibit Transforms How We See Black History in Public Spaces
"Dreaming With The Archives," a multi-city art project by the nonprofit Kinfolk Tech, asks Brooklyn Bridge Park visitors ...
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The Tragic Story Behind Japan's Complete Coastline Map: Takahashi Kageyasu's Betrayal
Japan's cartographic history is filled with fascinating stories of secrecy and intrigue, one of the most compelling being the tale of Takahashi Kageyasu and his involvement with Ino Tadataka’s "Dai ...