All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

This is due to the Mercator Projection, a map type dating back to 1569, introduced by Geradus Mercator. It's a cylindrical projection derived mathematically, with horizontal parallel straight ...

Lars H. Rohwedder/Wikimedia CommonsMercator projection map. The Mercator projection is good because it preserves the angles and shapes of the world’s continental landmasses well, but it greatly ...

Whether you realize it or not, you're probably pretty familiar with the Mercator projection. It's the chosen map of Google, and often displayed in classrooms around the country. But Boston public ...