Overheard at National Geographic

Unraveling a Mapmaker’s Dangerous Decision

Overheard at National Geographic ›

29:32 | Feb 23rd, 2021

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For much of recorded history, maps have helped us define where we live and who we are. National Geographic writer Freddie Wilkinson shows us how one small line on a map led to a bitter conflict in ano...Show More



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jackie recommended:Oct 9th, 2021

Great short podcast series. I haven’t found an episode that won’t hold my attention

I thought this episode was:

🧐 Intriguing
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👍 Well-produced
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epekilis recommended:Jun 27th, 2021

You’d think mapmaking has “all been done” in the day of satellites until you hear this tale. One tiny little mistake made in a cubicle halfway around the world sparked armed conflict between two nuclear powers. Listen to the end to hear about the Google Maps war. National Geographic researched thi...Show More

I thought this episode was:

😲 Fascinating
💬 A great conversation
💡 Educational
😲 Shocking
🕵️‍ Well-researched
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