In 1569, Flemish mapmaker Gerardus Mercator synthesized existing ideas in navigation and cartography to create a new type of world map. It has stood the test of time: Billions of people would ...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — If you’re in Providence Tuesday night, the Boston Globe is hosting its regular Rhode Map Live event at its offices on Dyer Street. The 6 p.m. event will focus on the future ...