Decoding hidden knowledge
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The history of cartography refers to the development and significance of historical maps from antiquity to the present. Historical maps are defined as multi-layered carriers of (not only spatial) knowledge and interpreted as particularly informative sources.
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Spaces, especially on maps, are historically constructed and continuously rearticulated. Space-related research is not limited to questions of territoriality but allows the analysis of political, economic, social and cultural phenomena. In addition to the analysis of historical maps, the Institute of History also uses cutting-edge cartographic methods to visualize spatial changes over time. Digital historical cartography is a key research method for the projects carried out at IHIST.
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