A remarkable 17th-century map of Bristol, discovered in a London auction, reveals astonishing details of the city's historic landscape, including a rare depiction of the iconic Bristol Bridge buildings before their demolition.
The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.
A new Guardian analysis exposes how the Mercator map projection has historically minimised Africa's true size and global importance, calling for a more accurate representation of the continent's vast potential.
The African Union has officially endorsed a more accurate world map, replacing the centuries-old Mercator projection, which has long been criticised for distorting the true size of continents.
The Mercator projection distorts Africa's true size, making it appear smaller than it really is. Discover why this misrepresentation matters and how it impacts global perceptions.
Discover how the Mercator projection distorts the true size of Africa, making it appear smaller than it really is compared to other continents.