This past Monday marked the historic opening of the new Union Square stop on the MBTA’s Green Line extension. In this article, we unpack the history of Union Square and explore how transit relates to broader social justice issues.
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What one map can tell us about the politics of property in the early twentieth century United States
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How much of Boston’s present-day property value would have been underwater in 1630?
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In celebration of Alan Leventhal’s appointment as US Ambassador to Denmark, we take a look at some Danish connections in our collections
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From the ground to the gas pump, oil production poses serious environmental justice concerns.
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What can pictorial maps from the mid-twentieth century tell us about American identity?
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Explore some new and old radio maps in our collection, and learn a bit about the history of radio communications.
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Silly games can open new windows into map collections
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To celebrate April as National Poetry Month, here are some poems hidden on maps in our collections.
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