The Mercator map, first created in the 16th century, has long been the standard map used for navigation and education, but it stretches land masses farther from the equator. For example, Greenland ...

When a child opens a world atlas, they deserve the truth—not illusion. For centuries, however, geography lessons have been ...

The Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia voyaging canoes are expected to see land again in the next week after crossing the equator on their way to French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society / Jonathan “Sav” ...

Africa has still not realised the full benefits of aviation, according to a panel of industry experts. Alan Dron finds out more at the launch of a new report setting out the sector’s potential to ...

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns. Credit... Supported by By ...