About the Podcast

From etchings on walls to sea charts, globes and atlases, humans have been making maps for thousands of years. They trigger the imagination, tell stories, record data, assert power, describe universes and belief systems, and showcase beautiful craftsmanship.

Explore this endlessly fascinating world in our podcast WHAT’S YOUR MAP? – hosted by historian and writer Jerry Brotton. Immerse yourself in the world of maps and mapping, as Jerry meets a range of guests who share their stories and the maps that inspire them.

Combining personal narratives with historical context, WHAT'S YOUR MAP? takes you on a fun and highly eclectic journey of discovery.

Guests will bring their varied perspectives to a series of lively and unexpected discussions with Jerry, who has been writing about history and cartography for over twenty years.

Each map being explored will be available to view here on Oculi Mundi, so that you can follow along with the discussion.

Launching on 25 September 2024.

Let's explore!