A stolen map, dating from the 1700s, was recently recovered by the FBI and returned to the National Archives of Mexico at a ceremony in Albuquerque on Tuesday. Speaking at the Consulate of Mexico, ...

At the Spokane ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in August 2007, a guest named Maurice brought in a large and weathered-looking atlas, which he explained to appraiser Stephen Massey had passed down to him from his ...

When European settlers mapped the American continents, they also faced the challenge of charting a course — and a reason — for others to follow suit. Starting Oct. 17, visitors to Colonial ...

Africa’s modern map tells a story centuries in the making, yet much of it was drawn by foreign powers with little regard for local realities. Straight lines carved across rivers, mountains, and ...

Cocoa became the backbone of the Gold Coast economy in the early 20th century. Railways accelerated its expansion by linking farming zones to ports. Farmers along rail corridors enjoyed better market ...