“They had a Google Maps without the picture.” This striking phrase, from an interview with Dame Mary Beard, perfectly captures the Roman Empire’s limited view of its… Read more “Maps to the rescue: What the roman empire knew—and what we’re finally learning”
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Resiliency Maps featured in United Nations guidelines
GENEVA — The latest United Nations “Words into Action” guidelines, launched here during Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week, include a case study on Resiliency Maps. Published by… Read more “Resiliency Maps featured in United Nations guidelines”
Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community
ROME — Pierpaolo Campostrini waded through St. Mark’s Basilica, his tears joining the rising waters of the flood. Although the Venice native had seen plenty acqua alta,… Read more “Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community”