Geomob Podcast - 285. Miguel Álvarez: A Cartographer’s Tale

Steven welcomes Miguel Álvarez, a cartographer and telecommunications engineer to discuss his website Mapas Milhaud and his blog, A Cartographer's Tale. He shares his journey into the world of maps and geography, starting from a young age with a passion for atlases, the creation of his map catalogue Mapas Milhaud, and the storytelling aspect of his writing in the Cartographer's Tale. The conversation delves into the evolution of time and its geographical implications, the significance of propaganda maps throughout history, and Miguel's future projects in cartography.

Relevant links:

• A Cartographer's Tale: 24 Hours
• A Cartographer's Tale: Time Zone Standardization
• A Cartographer's Tale: Daylight Saving Hours
• A Cartographer's Tale: Portugal is not a Small Country
• Mapas Milhaud
• Mapas Milhaud on Mastodon
• Mapas Milhaud on Bluesky