1402 “Kangnido” World Map

The map above is the Kangnido (or Gangnido) map, formally known as the “Map of Historical Emperors and Kings and of Integrated Borders and Terrain”, which was made in the year 1402 by Korean cartographers in China. It depicts both China and Korea prominently, with the map being a fusion of two Chinese-made maps made … Read more

World War I: Western Front Map (1914-1919)

Video from YouTube/Miran Božičević; Map by Jean Michel Martin from Cartographie 1914 – 1918 The moving map above shows the so-called Western Front during World War I, with every second depicting the daily movements of a country’s army from 1914 to 1919. The red markings on the map show the Germans and their allies. Blue … Read more

Levant Map (830 BC): Including Israel & Judah

The map above shows the historical Levant region in the year 830 BC, depicting the various states and kingdoms that comprise the region. There are a total of eight states and kingdoms throughout the Levant, with each having a contribution to its history, both culturally and politically. It is noticeable that the city of Jerusalem … Read more