Odd cartographic creations like ‘Fool’s Cap Map of the World,’ ‘Leo Belgicus,’ and ‘The Porcineograph’ make the classic ...

On May 20, 1875, delegates from a group of 17 countries gathered in Paris to sign what may be the most overlooked yet ...

Whether you're in the mood for a peaceful countryside stroll or a family-friendly outing, a new book by map experts Ordnance Survey has ...

PARIS: As the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs onslaught, here is a look back at some major trade wars since the 19th century: In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the ...

In the mid-19th century, two conflicts over the opium trade, which became known as the Opium Wars, pitted China against the British Empire. The first began in 1839, when Britain launched a ...

which provides people the chance to see county maps from as early as the 19th century, according to the Library of Virginia. In a social post from the Library of Virginia on Sunday, April 6 ...

There are fears one of Wales' most popular canals could start to dry up within a week, prompting calls for the Welsh government to intervene. Operators of the 225-year-old Monmouthshire and Brecon ...

John meticulously cross-referenced Ordinance Survey (OS) maps from the 1890s to ... of licensed premises operating in England and Wales. There was also a strong temperance movement in the early part ...

More than 400 German toys dating from the 19th Century have sold at auction for almost £200,000. The collection of toys made out of wood, papier-mâché or composition in the Sonneberg and ...