The distortions of maps can influence how we see the world. The world as we know it, or at least the way we view it on a map, is wrong. Astoundingly, we’ve been viewing things incorrectly since 1569.

Legend has it that a headless sculpture of the god Yaxachtun at the site formerly terrified the local Lacandon people, who feared that the world would end when the head was replaced. With its ...

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There’s now a sequel, Kingdom of the Sky 2: The World Burns, so if you enjoyed the first one, jump straight into the follow up. This sci-fi Minecraft map took its creators three months to build ...

While history books detail past events that shaped the world, historic maps literally show us how the world as we know it came to be. Sometimes, we can gain a visual of a long-gone place.

A look back at the horrible loss of life. By Hannah Beech A global crackdown on fentanyl has led cartels to innovate production methods and test their risky formulas on people, as well as ...

Finland seized an oil tanker after the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure. By Johanna Lemola and Lynsey Chutel Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines ...

Apple is all-in on Apple Intelligence, its growing umbrella of AI technologies that can recompose your writing, create custom ...

You can see the changes in the blowing particles on this map. The red flowing right is greater support for Trump than in 2016. The blue jetting left shows more Democratic lean than four years ago.

The World Bank’s Poverty and Shared Prosperity series provides the latest estimates and trends in global poverty and shared prosperity. The 2022 edition provides the first comprehensive look at the ...

When it comes to the best open world games, the vast sweep of contenders matches the size and scope of the worlds they encompass. Being dropped into a massive map is always exciting, whether you ...

Treasure of Oblivion. See overall scores, standout features, and main criticisms from top gaming publications. Compare ...