When Did We Agree on Place Names?
Ever wondered why Bombay became Mumbai, or why The Netherlands is no longer called Holland? The names on our maps aren't set in stone; they're the product of a fascinating…
Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Ever wondered why Bombay became Mumbai, or why The Netherlands is no longer called Holland? The names on our maps aren't set in stone; they're the product of a fascinating…
Explore the strange case of "I-da-no", a phantom island that appeared on Japanese maps for decades. This wasn't a sailor's mirage but a fascinating linguistic error, born from a simple…
What if the map on your wall was a Rosetta Stone, holding the key to forgotten languages and ancient migrations? The study of toponymy reveals that the names of our…