About this episode

Philip McKenzie discusses the history and cultural significance of lost maps with cartographer James Cheshire.

Philip welcomes cartographer James Cheshire, author of The Library of Lost Maps to the show. In their episode they discuss the history of lost maps, the cultural relevance of maps and whether they still can help us navigate the worlds we inhabit. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Pole to Pole with Will Smith (Disney+) Jame’s Drop: Encouragement to explore thrift shops/old bookstores for maps and other “lost things”

People in this episode

Host: Philip McKenzie

Guest: James Cheshire

Topics covered

• cartography
• lost maps
• cultural relevance of maps
• navigation
• exploration
• thrift shops
• bookstores

Keywords

• lost maps
• cartography
• cultural relevance
• navigation
• exploration
• thrift shops
• bookstores
• intellectual musings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney+

Products: Pole to Pole with Will Smith

Books & works: The Library of Lost Maps

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