The New York Times had an interesting feature discussing how disappearing Arctic sea ice could lead to the opening of shipping routes once thought impossible -- including directly over the North Pole.…
Little is known about the life of Giacomo Lauro, an illustrator active in the first half of the 17th century. Lauro is in particular recognized for his views of Rome…
A report in the NYT today discusses the drying of California's biggest lake, the Salton Sea. The Salton is a modern creation in place of what was once Lake Cahuilla,…
About half-way through The North Water by Ian McGuire I stumbled upon the perfect way to describe it to anyone who asked me what I was currently reading (or eventually to…
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the small city of Ferrara was one of the most important centers of art and scholarship in northern Italy. Chief among the many significant…
24th ANNUAL MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MAP FAIR February 3-5, 2017 Friday, February 3 (Open to Full Access Weekend Registrants and Dealers Only) Saturday & Sunday, February 4-5 Map Fair opens to…
Check out this interesting an informative article on the origin of the name "California" by Robert Petersen, in which the author points to the influence of a 16th century romance…
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