There are few maps in the world as detailed or as old as the Madaba Mosaic Map. Created in the 6th century, it shows dozens of places in the Holy Land, some of which had never been found. Until now.

Centuries ago, maps weren’t just tools,they were stories, shaped as much by imagination as exploration. Among the most ...

A 4,000-year-old stone slab, first discovered over a century ago in France, may be the oldest known map in Europe, according to a new study.