Globo terrestre Jaeger-LeCoultre, dove raffinata maestria artigianale, patrimonio cartografico e precisione orologiera convergono in un oggetto straordinario.
Explore with me Coronelli’s globes, crafted for the Sun King at the National Library of France, where centuries‑old craftsmanship continue to live today.
A subtle look at how Earth’s tilted orbit shapes seasons, sunlight, and the patterns that define our experience of the sky. Let's explore the Ecliptic line!
Trace the centuries‑long journey of the San Zeno Astrolabe, a 1455 monastic instrument whose disappearance and rediscovery reveal the fragile fate of culture.
Read how the Sala del Guardaroba became the Medici's hall of power, a room of political authority and scientific vision in Renaissance Florence.
Coronelli’s Epitome Cosmografica reveals how maps shaped modern Europe, offering insight into seventeenth‑century cosmography. Uncover its truth with us!
Travel with us into the world of the astrolabe, where astronomy, navigation, and artistry converge in a single instrument. Reading is free!
Explore with me Ptolemy's works and find out how his geocentric worldview and coordinate system shaped astronomy, cartography, and exploration for centuries!
Take a journey through the Fra Mauro map: a 15th-century globe-trotter’s guide that mixed facts, legends, and imagination to paint a bold picture of the world.
Discover why collectors invest in handmade luxury globes—timeless symbols of artistry, Venetian craftsmanship, and enduring cultural heritage.
Learn how modern artisans revive centuries-old techniques in map and globe making, as shared during a special lecture at the Greenwich National Maritime Museum!
From monarchs to modern presidents, discover how globes have long symbolised power, unity, exploration, and diplomacy across centuries of history and culture.
Ever heard of celestial globes? Join us on a journey through the stars as we explore what they are and reveal their hidden wonders!
What do rare globes say about time, art and exploration? From Coronelli onward their legacy continues to shape how we see the world. Tap to learn more!
Step inside a London studio where centuries-old globe-making meets modern artistry. Discover bespoke globes handcrafted with Venetian tradition and detail.
Explore how traditional maps distort our view of the world. Uncover hidden biases in geography and rethink the global layout you grew up believing!
Explore how traditional world maps like Mercator distort continents, and learn about accurate alternatives like Equal Earth and AuthaGraph.
Explore how Vincenzo Coronelli and the Renaissance reshaped globe-making, blending science, art, and discovery into lasting masterpieces.
Discover the Hereford Mappa Mundi: a stunning 13th-century map blending geography, myth, and faith, preserved at Hereford Cathedral.
Dante’s Divine Comedy blends poetic vision and medieval astronomy, offering a celestial journey through stars, science, and symbolism.
Explore Ulysses' role in Dante's Inferno,an allegory of pride, knowledge, and the human journey through sin, exile, and the search for meaning.
Explore Venetian turpentine’s history, a resin used by since the 16th century and revived today by Leonardo Frigo’s handcrafted globes.
Discover Fabriano, Italy’s Paper City, where artisans revolutionized papermaking. Explore its history and how it continues to shape art and globe-making today.
Homo Faber feels like a destination I always aspired to. In fact, I held it in high regard long before dedicating myself to globe-making.