And yet here, in a book published in 1507, were references to a large world map that showed a new, fourth part of the world and called it America. The references were tantalizing, but for those ...

Aside from the world-famous Alhambra, Granada's top attraction is really its charm. And while walking is the best way to experience the city, you may need to rely on a taxi or bus to reach ...

Flat, two-dimensional maps can look different because the world is actually curved. This means map-makers need to make compromises when drawing maps. These different map representations are called ...