Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

This year’s best books about maps

This year’s best books about maps

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Dive into the must-read books about maps: from explorations on the history of maritime journeys to depictions of the evolution of urban life When you think of the word 'map', you might conjure up an image of the traditional world map stuck on the walls of classrooms. But in reality, maps are so much more varied than the handful of ones we encounter in our everyday … [Read more...] about This year’s best books about maps

Thanksgiving: where else in the world celebrates similar holidays?

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From Korea to Ghana, discover the countries with similar holidays to Thanksgiving – and exactly how they celebrate Each year, around 91 per cent of the US's millions-stong population celebrates Thanksgiving, the seasonal festival that began in 1621. Across the world, there are similar holidays, where individuals gather together to celebrate and give thanks in … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving: where else in the world celebrates similar holidays?

What would happen if the Amazon was destroyed?

5 minutes

Discover the vast implications if the world's largest tropical rainforest – the Amazon – is destroyed Spanning 670 million hectares across nine countries, the Amazon is the world's largest tropical rainforest and home to more species of plants and animals than anywhere else on the planet. It boasts some of the most extensive levels of biodiversity on the globe, and … [Read more...] about What would happen if the Amazon was destroyed?

Chai Vasarhelyi: Unraveling ‘Endurance’ and what it means to persevere

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Oscar-winning film director Chai Vasarhelyi talks to Victoria Heath about her film Endurance, human resilience & the spirit of exploration It’s a rainy day in London. Film director Chai Vasarhelyi explains that her children are jet-lagged and don’t want to visit the museum they’d planned to explore. She laughs a little at the irony of their complaints. Chai’s … [Read more...] about Chai Vasarhelyi: Unraveling ‘Endurance’ and what it means to persevere