Society for the History of Discoveries

Register for the 2024 Arthur Holzheimer Maps & America Lecture Series presents “Newsroom Cartography” given by Tim Wallace, Senior Editor for Geography at The New York Times. uwm.edu/libraries/agsl…

interested in promoting education, history, and teaching about the history of the map? Consider becoming a member of ISHMap! Not only do we have reasonable membership fees, but you can join a great group of individuals doing incredible work on maps 1/2

📅 Join @utaustinihs on Mar 25 to explore a 17th-century map's journey through colonialism in a digital era, featuring Dr. Santiago Muñoz Arbelaez @UT_HistDept. Workshop details: bit.ly/3VmBBrX Queries: cmeador@austin.utexas.edu

Time to register for our 2024 Symposium. Mapping the Indian Ocean World, From Ancient Times to the Present - May 1 at the State Library of NSW. More details: anzmaps.org/2024/03/08/202…

🌟 We want to announce the 2024 Student Prizes for the best research papers in the history of geographic discoveries. 🌍 Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, this is your chance to showcase your research and passion for exploration. 🏆 #SHD #maps #cfp

🗺️🎥 Explore the fascinating intersection of #Cartography and #Cinema in Paris on Dec 6, 2024, organized by the History Commission of the French Committee of Cartography. Explore how maps shape narratives in film, from scenic backdrops to storytelling tools.

🌍🔍 Join us at the Society for the History of Discoveries for our 2024 Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Oct 24-26. Dive into the themes of frontiers, exploration, and encounters at the Menger Hotel. Go to discoveryhistory.org for more. #SHD2024 #CallForPapers

📢 Call for Papers Alert: "Reimagining Early Thematic Mapping" panel at RGS-IBG Conference 2024, London. A unique opportunity to expand the horizons of thematic mapping's history and application. Submit your abstract by Feb 19! 🗺️ Details below: #Cartography #History

Excited for the LC Geography & Map Division Virtual Orientation on Feb 13 at 3pm EST! 🌍 Join Amelia Raines & Julie Stoner for an intro to cartographic treasures at the @librarycongress. Register now: loc.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #maps #cartography

The special issue of Acta Geographica Slovenica @ZrcSazu , focusing on historical cartography, is now available online. The full issue can be accessed and viewed through the following link: ojs.zrc-sazu.si/ags/issue/view…

2024-25 fellowships, Summer School in Italy, Job Opportunities, and More! Take a look at the latest Call for Applications posted on the @RSAorg website: bit.ly/3xAqlcL #RenTwitter #earlymodern #twitterstorians @LindaHall_org

new exhibit at Osher Map Library (University of Southern Maine) by @mhedney entitled "A PAGEANT OF SPECTACLES: CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY IN AMERICA" for info and a sneak peak visit: mappingasprocess.net/blog/2023/12/1…

🌠 December 4th, 1680! A prodigious event that occurred in Rome aligned with the appearance of a comet. gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv… #Bnf #Gallica #Mapmonday

The Prize Papers Talks are back! The Online Lecture Series of the Prize Papers Project. We are happy to invite you to join us during our first talk by Guillaume Calafat @g_calafat on Monday, 4 December, 3-4 pm CET. Info, programme and registration: eventbrite.com/e/the-prize-pa…

Thinking of hosting an ISHMap symposium? We would love to chat with you! Check out our google site for info and to apply!

🗺️ Exciting opportunity! The @ClementsLibrary is offering research fellowships for 2024-2025. Explore a world-class collection on American history, cartography, and more. Learn more and apply: clements.umich.edu/research/fello… #MapMonday #Fellowship #Cartography

🎓 SLU's Center for Iberian Historical Studies is hosting its inaugural event on Dec 1, 11am CST. Dr. Teofilo Ruiz's lecture: 'Serendipity or How I Became a Historian of Spain' at @SLU_Official 🌍 Remote attendance via Zoom slu.zoom.us/j/91052725322 #twitterstorians