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Yukon River

Cosmographia • 1158 implied HN points • 08 Apr 24
🏝 Travel Art Verse Cartography Literature Photography
  1. The Yukon River is named after the color of the glacial runoff that feeds it, and it travels almost 2000 miles from British Columbia to the Bering Sea, draining a land area 25% larger than the State of Texas.
  2. Robert W. Service, known as the 'Bard of the Yukon,' was a Scottish-Canadian writer and poet who spent years in the Yukon wilderness, inspired by the Goldrush.
  3. The Yukon River is home to the longest salmon run in the world, with king salmon traveling two thousand miles against the current to return to their spawning grounds and then die, exhausted from their journey.

Borobudur ꦕꦤ꧀ꦝꦶꦧꦫꦧꦸꦝꦸꦂ

Cosmographia • 1198 implied HN points • 01 Apr 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography Verse
  1. Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple, remains a mystery in terms of its origins, being built with 1 million stones weighing 100kg each.
  2. The temple's construction in a Hindu area, far from Buddhist thought, and its sudden decline after completion add to the curiosity surrounding its purpose.
  3. Borobudur's significance goes beyond its structure, shedding light on the ancient Javanese society, their resources, and devotion to a peaceful philosophy.

Kraków

Cosmographia • 1597 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
🏝 Travel Art Verse Cartography Literature Photography
  1. The founding legend of Kraków involves a cobbler's apprentice named Krak who cleverly defeated a dragon that terrorized the land.
  2. Kraków has been an inspiration to many artists, poets, and writers, with its beauty and history influencing pieces of literature, art, and photography.
  3. Poland's history is marked by partitions and invasions, leading to a period of Great Emigration, and subsequent efforts by Poles to fight for freedom and independence.

Petra

Cosmographia • 1557 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to specific places.
  2. This post is for paid subscribers of Cosmographia, offering exclusive content for those who have subscribed.
  3. Samantha Childress, an American essayist living in Amman, Jordan, wrote a guest post featured in this publication.

The Ring of Fire

Cosmographia • 1697 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Poetry Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is titled 'The Ring of Fire' and is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, indicating exclusive content for those who have subscribed.
  3. The author of the post is M. E. Rothwell, and it was published on February 25, 2024, with a link to their profile for further exploration.
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Heliopolis

Cosmographia • 1897 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
📚 Literature Art Poetry Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers only, with an invitation to subscribe for access to the full post.
  3. The post features M. E. Rothwell and includes a collection of images for engagement with the audience.

Edinburgh

Cosmographia • 2036 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Poetry Photography Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place like Edinburgh.
  2. To access the full content of this post, you need to be a paid subscriber to Cosmographia.
  3. The post by M.E. Rothwell was published on January 25, 2024, and includes a rich blend of creative elements related to Edinburgh.

Lhasa ལྷ་ས

Cosmographia • 1937 implied HN points • 07 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography Poetry
  1. The post is part of a series called Atlas' Notebook, which focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place. This particular post is centered on Lhasa.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers only, indicating exclusive access to detailed and curated information about Lhasa and other related topics.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Cosmographia to access the full content and enjoy other similar posts in the future.

Tlaxcala

Cosmographia • 1497 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Poetry Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on cosmographia.substack.com, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. Access to the full post is reserved for paid subscribers.
  3. The post by M. E. Rothwell on Tlaxcala was published on Jan 16, 2024.

Saxony

Cosmographia • 1597 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Poetry Literature Cartography
  1. The post is about Saxony, featuring art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around this specific place.
  2. The content is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, available for paid subscribers.
  3. The post includes a mix of creative elements like art, poetry, and photography focused on highlighting Saxony.

The Kingdom of Kush 𓎡𓄿𓈙𓈉

Cosmographia • 1238 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
💾 History Ancient Civilization Art Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is about The Kingdom of Kush and is part of the Atlas' Notes series which focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The post is meant for paid subscribers, showcasing a full map of Cosmographia and offering a sign-in option for existing paid subscribers.
  3. The content offers a blend of visuals and written material, creating an immersive experience for those interested in exploring The Kingdom of Kush.

Tashkent

Cosmographia • 1298 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Poetry Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography based on a specific location.
  2. Access to the full content of this post is for paid subscribers only.
  3. M. E. Rothwell is the author featured in this post on Tashkent.

County Galway

Cosmographia • 2096 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Literature Poetry Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific location like County Galway.
  2. The content seems to be exclusive for paid subscribers, with options available for subscription or for existing paid subscribers to sign in.
  3. The post also includes engaging visuals, such as images, that enhance the storytelling and overall experience for the readers.

Babylon 𒆍𒀭𒊏𒆠

Cosmographia • 1497 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Poetry Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific location.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, showing that exclusive content is available on the platform.
  3. M. E. Rothwell is the author of the post, offering insights into Babylon through a unique lens.

Kamchatka

Cosmographia • 1457 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Cartography Photography Poetry
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. To access this post, you need to be a paid subscriber to Cosmographia.
  3. The post features content centered around Kamchatka and includes contributions from M. E. Rothwell.

Tunis

Cosmographia • 1018 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The content is part of a paid subscription on Cosmographia's website, requiring a subscription to access the full post.
  3. The post includes a variety of visual content like images, making it visually engaging and likely exploring the theme of Tunis.

York

Cosmographia • 1118 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Poetry Photography Cartography
  1. This post is part of the Atlas’ Notes series on Cosmographia, centered around a specific place with a mix of art, poetry, and literature.
  2. The content in the post is exclusive for paid subscribers of Cosmographia, offering a deeper dive into a particular topic.
  3. The post features work by M. E. Rothwell and provides a link for interested readers to subscribe to access more content.

The Moleskine Notebooks: Lake Baikal

Cosmographia • 1018 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Verse Cartography Literature Photography
  1. Lake Baikal is the world's most ancient, deepest, and largest freshwater lake, with fascinating dimensions and history.
  2. Vladimir Tomilovsky, a Russian artist, captured the beauty of Lake Baikal through his landscape paintings, influenced by his experiences in Siberia.
  3. Kate Marsden's remarkable journey in search of a leprosy-curing herb in Yakutsk, documented with a map, showcases the determination and challenges faced by an English nurse in the 19th century.

I Wrote Half a Book About Phantom Islands and Then Discovered I Was Scooped Seven Years Ago

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 712 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Cartography Maps Exploration Books
  1. Phantom islands are cartographic errors where non-existent islands were believed to exist due to various reasons.
  2. Phantom islands can result from clerical errors, illusions, incomplete exploration, deliberate fabrications, or myths.
  3. Discovering similarities with existing works can provide unique perspectives and motivate to add more uniqueness to personal projects.

The Dead Sea ים המלח

Cosmographia • 698 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Literature Cartography
  1. The post is about The Dead Sea and is part of a series called Atlas' Notebook featuring art, poetry, literature, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. This post is for paid subscribers, and it encourages readers to subscribe to access the full content.
  3. The author, M. E. Rothwell, shares insights and content related to The Dead Sea through their publication on Substack.

Fiji

Cosmographia • 579 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of an 'Atlas' Notes' series that focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place like Fiji.
  2. The content seems to be only accessible to paid subscribers of Cosmographia, requiring a subscription to view the full post.
  3. The post includes a link to subscribe for those interested in accessing the complete content and becoming paid subscribers.

Macau

Cosmographia • 399 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts Literature Photography Poetry Cartography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers only, indicating exclusive access to detailed and curated material.
  3. The post promotes the full map of Cosmographia, encouraging engagement, subscriptions, and sign-ins for existing paid subscribers.

Fez فاس

Cosmographia • 319 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Poetry Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of an Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, with a prompt to subscribe for full access.
  3. The author's work revolves around showcasing various forms of creative expression centered on specific locations.

Sierra Nevada

Cosmographia • 259 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Poetry Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of a series called Atlas' Notes, focused on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography about a specific place, in this case Sierra Nevada.
  2. Access to the full content and map featured in the post seems to be for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post includes images related to Sierra Nevada and provides links to the author and subscription page.

Soit Naado Murt

Cosmographia • 199 implied HN points • 09 May 23
📚 Literature Art Poetry Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series, which focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a particular place.
  2. The content is only accessible for paid subscribers.
  3. The author, M. E. Rothwell, shares a variety of creative works in this post, such as art, poetry, literature, and photography.

Samarkand

Cosmographia • 259 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Poetry Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the 'Atlas' Notes' series, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography about a specific location, like Samarkand.
  2. The content seems to require a paid subscription to access, providing a deeper, exclusive experience for subscribers.
  3. The post showcases a blend of different creative elements centered around a specific place, offering a unique thematic experience for the audience.

Tasmania

Cosmographia • 199 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual Arts Literature Photography Cartography
  1. The post is about Tasmania and part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place.
  2. The content seems to be for paid subscribers only, as indicated by the mention that the post is for paid subscribers and the option to subscribe or sign in.
  3. The author, M. E. Rothwell, shares content related to Tasmania through images and likely detailed insights into the area's culture and geography.

Venice

Cosmographia • 239 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Photography Literature Cartography
  1. The post discusses the city of Venice in an edition of Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to the place.
  2. It is part of the content for paid subscribers, emphasizing a rich exploration of Venice through various creative forms.
  3. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to Cosmographia to access more content like this and to be part of a community that appreciates the arts and culture.

New England

Cosmographia • 199 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Cartography Literature
  1. The post is part of the Atlas’ Notes series on Cosmographia, covering art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific place
  2. Access to the full content is for paid subscribers only, promoting a subscription to view the post
  3. The post encourages sharing across various platforms like Facebook and Email to reach a wider audience

Robben Island

Cosmographia • 179 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Photography Cartography Literature Poetry
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series, which features art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. This particular post about Robben Island is for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post includes images and links to explore more content related to Robben Island.

Patagonia

Cosmographia • 179 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Art Literature Photography Cartography Poetry
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series on Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered around a specific place.
  2. The post is for paid subscribers only, with an invitation to subscribe to access the full content on Patagonia.
  3. The author, M. E. Rothwell, shares insights on Patagonia through a combination of text and visual elements in their posts.

Thórsmörk

Cosmographia • 199 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🏝 Travel Exploration Photography Literature Cartography Art
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series, focusing on a specific location and encompassing various forms of art.
  2. The content is for paid subscribers only, with an invitation to subscribe if not already signed up.
  3. The post includes images and links to the author's profile and the subscription page for interested readers.

Super Sundry, Vol. 1

Chartography • 117 implied HN points • 13 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Data Visualization Cartography Information Design Visual Arts Graphic design
  1. Mathematician discovered a shape that can be tiled without repeating pattern, shown in a data map.
  2. Retired professor highlighted alarming anomalies in ocean temperature and sea ice extent through powerful graphics.
  3. Exploring robotic arts and geometric designs from the 1950s, showcasing artistic QR codes and industrial perfection.

Li River 漓江

Cosmographia • 139 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Photography Literature Cartography
  1. The post discusses the Li River (漓江) and is part of the Atlas' Notebook series on Cosmographia, featuring art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. It is for paid subscribers only, offering a deeper exploration of the Li River through various creative mediums.
  3. The content includes art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to the Li River, providing a rich and immersive experience for those interested in this location.

Kicking Horse Pass

Cosmographia • 99 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series that focuses on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography centered on a specific place.
  2. Access to the full content of the post is for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post invites readers to subscribe to read the complete content or to sign in if they are already paid subscribers.

The Sahara

Cosmographia • 79 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Literature Cartography Photography
  1. The post is part of the Atlas' Notes series by Cosmographia, focusing on art, poetry, literature, cartography, and photography related to a specific location.
  2. Access to the full post is for paid subscribers only.
  3. The post includes imagery and is authored by M. E. Rothwell.