The Geography and Map Division has thousands of topographic maps in its collections but some have a unique take on the rest of the category. This blog post highlights several maps and models that stand out as being different in form and shape from other topographic maps including a chocolate bar map, a pop up map, and a map made of compressed paper among others.
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The incursion near the Japanese-controlled, Chinese-claimed islands on Saturday was just the fourth such flight by Chinese aircraft ever.
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The Hawaiian islands as seen from the International Space Station. Today is Earth Day.
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In early 2025, Harald Bernard Malmgren, a man with one of the most unique careers in American politics, gave his final interview. At 89, and facing declining health, he decided it was time to reveal what he knew. Over four hours, he spoke about names, dates, secret programs, and classified technology. Most shockingly, Malmgren claimed that in 1962, during a nuclear test in the Marshall Islands, the U.S. used a secret directed-energy weapon to bring down a non-human craft. He said he held the debris himself and even saw a video of a living extraterrestrial being. He also believed that…
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Join the Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society for this free in-person event, taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM in the Jefferson Building. Together we will will explore the significance of map surrounds through engaging talks about cartographic self portraits and the watermarks in the William Hacke atlas, along with a themed display.
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Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing’s activities near the Natuna Islands.
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For centuries, there have been unconventional beliefs about the shape of the Earth. This post provides a historical overview of alternative theories about the Earth’s form.
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How Fijian iguanas made the journey to the islands of Fiji has been a mystery in the evolutionary worldview—but researchers think they’ve solved the mystery.
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This post covers the cultural geographic origins and spread of the gift giver figure through various maps.
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In the past several months, mysterious drone-like objects have been reported in the skies over New York, the UK, and other locations worldwide. The FBI has released a statement acknowledging the sightings, but their response has raised more questions than answers. “At this time, we do not have conclusive information on the origin or intent of these objects, but we can confirm that they pose no immediate threat to public safety,” the agency stated. But how can they assure the public of safety when they admit to knowing so little? Witnesses often describe these drones as silent, highly maneuverable, and…
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Saint Francis Xavier was won over to Christ by the gentle persuasion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. He then joined the Jesuits and soon after set off for the East, where he labored the rest of his life. Xavier was on his way to China when he died in 1552.
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A solitary mangrove tree on the emerald tropical beach. Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean.
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With the Caribbean Sea and part of the Bahama Islands chain as a backdrop, two STS-51 crewmembers, NASA astronauts James H. Newman (left), and Carl E. Walz, evaluated procedures and gear to be used on an Hubble Space Telescope (HST)-servicing mission.
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Saint Didacus was a Spanish Franciscan known for his spiritual insights and his penitential practices. He was a missionary to the Canary Islands and aided the sick in Rome. His travels and ministries did not distract him from prayer and contemplation.
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This post explores a large, colorful map of staple crops in Puerto Rico in the first years of the US administration of the island.
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Anthony Claret was a missionary, religious founder, social reformer, queen’s chaplain, writer and publisher, archbishop and refugee. He was a Spaniard whose work took him to the Canary Islands, Cuba, Madrid, Paris, and to the First Vatican Council.
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GRAN CANARIA, Spain – Thousands of people protested in holiday resorts in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday against over tourism which they say prices local people out of the housing market.
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Scientists from Charisma University in the Turks and Caicos Islands have proposed a bold hypothesis that during dreams, human consciousness may transcend the boundaries of space and time, opening doors to alternative realities. In their recent paper, they suggest that dreams are not merely reflections of our daily lives, but may also act as guides to parallel worlds, connecting us with other versions of ourselves. While dreams are traditionally seen as mirrors of our desires, fears, and experiences, these researchers offer a deeper interpretation. “Dreams may be windows into distinct realities governed by their laws, in which the mind, unfettered…
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Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands
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Victoria Villarruel, Argentina’s military-loving vice-president, highlights disagreements over new accord and asks if United Kingdom is “playing us for fools”; New agreement between Buenos Aires and London is “contrary to national interest,” supports “occupation” and allows “plundering” of seas, she argues. Leer más
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