or help bring history to life. Maps have been a cornerstone of National Geographic since they were published in the first issue of the magazine, in October 1888. The year 1915 witnessed the ...

Our maps have long been known for their distinctive typefaces, but few outside the Society know of the history that lies ... supplement in the May 1933 National Geographic. Shortly thereafter ...

8 min read This story appears in the September 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The maps here show the world as it is now, with only one difference: All the ice on land has melted and ...