\”Lie of the Land: The Secret Life of Maps\”, an exhibit investigating how maps have been used distort or justify our perceptions of the world, has just opened at the British Library:
Some maps deliberately set out to deceive. Many show a selective view and reflect only the interests of the people who made them. Stunning maps from ancient to modern reveal a secret world. In every case there is more than meets the eye. As well as over 100 maps and other exhibits from the British Library\’s superlative collections, there are interactive screens and events to help you explore the themes further . . .
Highlights from the exhibit are available online.
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