Map Podcast

This week I found a podcast with a special expert, David Rumsey on historical maps. It was pretty interesting to learn about how maps changed with new discoveries and how maps were made anciently. One of the first maps he mentioned was carved. I found that cartography was really intriguing and I wanted to learn more about the maps he mentioned. He also talked a lot about the future of mapping and how the web and other technology has changed forever the maps we see today. All over are maps with an abundance of information whether it be political, social etc. Rumsey argues that maps had a great impact in history. They reflect the change in the world as well as geography. Really interesting to think about!

Megan Fotheringham