It might seem as if they serve the simple purpose of helping a person gain an understanding of geographical boundaries, and get from one place to another easier. But there is a lot more to maps than just that, as archaeologist Dr Tathagata Neogi will explain at a workshop this week. In it, the co-founder of travel company Immersive Trails will teach participants how to read between the lines of historical maps, which will give them insight into how different societies evolved over time, and how different maps serve different purposes.

Dr Tathagata Neogi