What's Your Map?
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<div>From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries.<br> <br> <strong>Winner of the Gold award at the British Podcast Awards 2025 in the Education category! <br> </strong><br> Join award-winning expert Professor Jerry Brotton, as in each episode he invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and stories behind it.<br> <br> So if you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - What’s your map?<br> <br> What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique maps and atlases. For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://www.Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </div>
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June 30, 2026
S5 Ep8: Here Be Dragons! The plot thickens with Cressida Cowell
<div> <p>In this episode we have a roar-some treat: our intrepid host Jerry Brotton journeys to the legendary Barbaric Archipelago with best-selling children's author and illustrator Cressida Cowell.</p><p>Cressida’s chosen map shows the landscape she created for her acclaimed children’s series, How to Train Your Dragon (2009-2015), which charts the adventures of the young Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III and his dragons Toothless and Windwalker. This map comes from her latest book How To Train Your Dragon School: Fight of the Flamestrike (June 2026).</p><p>We hear about Cressida's childhood summers spent on the wild and remote Scottish island of Little Colonsay, off the Isle of Mull. She reflects on the creative process - the joy of getting lost and the act of creation - and we hear about some of the influential literary maps that shape her creative vision… we also learn a spot of Dragonese!</p><p>View the map <a href="http://Oculi-Mundi.com/cressida-cowell">Oculi-Mundi.com/cressida-cowell</a></p><p>From historians, scientists and writers, to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. </p><p>Join us as map historian Jerry Brotton invites each guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and personal stories behind it.</p><p>If you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - what’s YOUR map?</p><p>The award-winning What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique cartography.</p><p>For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://oculi-mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen, and find more information and rabbit-holes about each guest.</p><p>Image detail: ©Cressida Cowell / Hachette UK</p><p>All views and opinions expressed by guests on the podcast are entirely their own and do not represent those of The Sunderland Collection or Whistledown Productions. </p></div>
June 16, 2026
S5 Ep7: Sea Queens and Desert Ants: Celestial Navigation with David Barrie
<div> <p>In this episode, Jerry meets master navigator, sailing expert and award-winning author David Barrie. Together, they discuss a British Admiralty chart of the North Atlantic Ocean that tracks David’s incredible 1973 Transatlantic voyage aboard a 35-foot yacht named Sæcwen, from Halifax in Nova Scotia east across the Ocean to Falmouth in Cornwall, UK</p><p>We learn about David’s fascination with celestial navigation and the remarkable optical instrument called a sextant that he and his crew mates used during the 24-day adventure to find their positions at sea. A sextant is an extraordinary optical instrument that identifies the angle between the horizon and a celestial body - such as the Sun, the Moon or a star - to assist in the determining of latitude and longitude at sea. </p><p>During the episode, we also hear about David's transition from the field of experimental psychology to his exploration of animal behaviour and wayfinding, and a glimpse into the world of supernavigators. </p><p>From historians, scientists and writers, to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. </p><p>Join us as map historian Jerry Brotton invites each guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and personal stories behind it.</p><p>If you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - what’s YOUR map?</p><p>The award-winning What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique cartography.</p><p>For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://oculi-mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen, and find more information and rabbit-holes about each guest.</p></div><br><div> <p>Image courtesy of David Barrie.</p><p>All views and opinions expressed by guests on the podcast are entirely their own and do not represent those of The Sunderland Collection or Whistledown Productions. </p></div>
June 2, 2026
S5 Ep6: The Craft of Globemaking with Jonathan Wright
<div> <p>In this episode, Jerry meets master craftsperson, globemaker and conservator Jonathan Wright. Jonathan brings with him a twelve-inch celestial globe produced by Scottish firm James Kirkwood & Sons from 1810. Originally a family-run business specialising in engraved banknotes, Kirkwood pivoted from printers to globemakers when James’ son Robert became a surveyor. </p><p>For Jonathan, this particular globe marks a significant career milestone, as it was the very first one he ever restored. Through his discussion with Jerry, we hear about some of the intricate conservation methods he employed, the challenges he encountered during its preservation, and the rather peculiar items discovered inside the globe - most notably, torn tax assessments and Catholic texts!</p><p>The discussion also delves into Jonathan's professional journey - tracing his transition from design engineer to his current role as a specialist restorer and globemaker. We explore his personal motivations, dream commissions, and the artistic and historical influences that shape his work and practice. Above all, Jonathan reflects on the profound personal meaning for him in keeping this essential traditional craft alive. </p><p>From historians, scientists and writers, to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. </p><p>Join us as map historian Jerry Brotton invites each guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and personal stories behind it.</p><p>If you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - what’s YOUR map?</p><p>The award-winning What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique cartography.</p><p>For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://oculi-mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen, and find more information and rabbit-holes about each guest.</p><p>Image detail: ©Jonathan Wright</p><p>All views and opinions expressed by guests on the podcast are entirely their own and do not represent those of The Sunderland Collection or Whistledown Productions. </p></div>
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<div>From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries.<br> <br> <strong>Winner of the Gold award at the British Podcast Awards 2025 in the Education category! <br> </strong><br> Join award-winning expert Professor Jerry Brotton, as in each episode he invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and stories behind it.<br> <br> So if you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - What’s your map?<br> <br> What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique maps and atlases. For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://www.Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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