How the first Bible to include a map helped spread the idea of countries with borders

The map of the Holy Land in Christopher Froschauer’s 1525 Old Testament has the Mediterranean to the east of Palestine ...

First 'Bible map' published 500 years ago still influences how we think about borders, study suggests

The first Bible to feature a map of the Holy Land was published 500 years ago in 1525. The map was initially printed the ...
Ancient Origins

Discovery at Oldest Observatory in the Americas Pushes Back Origins of Peruvian Astronomy

Peru's Ministry of Culture has confirmed a groundbreaking discovery that rewrites the history of ancient astronomy in the Americas. Archaeologists working at the Chankillo Archaeoastronomical Complex ...
Bay News 9

Google Maps changes Gulf of Mexico label to Gulf of America

Google Maps began the process of changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America after a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump made the name change official. It is now ...
The Bulletin

As Oregon removes slurs from maps, a Central Oregon landmark faces scrutiny

A state board dropped nearly 100 derogatory terms from maps this year, Central Oregon’s China Hat Butte wasn’t one of them The state board responsible for Oregon’s place names recently released a list ...
thenewhumanitarian

Central America’s protection networks are collapsing. Will anyone notice before it’s too late?

In the highlands of Honduras, I once met a woman who escaped an abusive partner thanks to a web of community leaders and women’s groups who knew exactly what to do to get her safe, where to take her, ...
New America

The Duquesne Community Support Maps

Over the past school year, a team of LSX Fellows—principal Erica Slobodnik, researcher Susana Beltrán-Grimm, journalist Tara García Mathewson, assistant superintendent Tabitha Marino, principal Scott ...
The New York Times

Mexico Sued Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change, President Says

The unilateral attempt to rename the gulf has provoked ridicule and anger in Mexico. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega Reporting from Mexico City President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico on Friday morning said ...
Associated Press

House follows Trump’s lead with a vote to change the Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Republican-led House passed a bill Thursday ...
GPS World

‘Gulf of America’ name change means decisions for map creators

With the United States now recognizing the Gulf waters as the “Gulf of America” and not the “Gulf of Mexico,” digital map creators are deciding how best to reflect the name change for their users.
Newsweek

Map Shows Rare Earth Treasure Trove Hidden in America’s Backyard

Latin America boasts significant deposits of rare earth elements, potentially increasing its attractiveness for U.S. investment and support as the country looks to reduce its reliance on China. The 17 ...