456 years ago in 1569, Gerardus Mercator introduced new ideas on map making that revolutionized maritime navigation. 30 years later, with the founding of the British and Dutch East India Companies, the quest for money and power in the East was on.
Cartographers were essential. Reliable maps could determine economic success or failure, and make the difference between life and death. To make such maps, the crew documented virtually everything during each journey. Upon return, these notes were heavily guarded – and turned into amazingly accurate maps.
Cartography is a science and an art. It would be naïve to assume that maps were solely made for navigation: they were preferably used to fool the enemy, lure investors, impress others, and show off national pride.
Join RGS-Singapore and 
Wouter de Gier 
for an evening talk about the maps that made the age of exploration. Together, we will dive into the challenges of exploring the East and learn about the history of map making. Discover what the unique and beautiful antique maps of the East tell us (or don’t tell us!) about history. Come see for yourself as several of these rare maps will be on display at the event!
About the speaker:
Wouter de Gier
 is a Cartographer by education and a passionate collector of antique maps of South East Asia.  He was raised in The Netherlands and has traveled the world for work and for adventure from an early age. Wouter has lived on four continents, and currently resides in Singapore with his family (and his maps).
Event details:
Date: 29 May 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 7.30pm to 8.30pm SGT (Doors open at 7.00pm)
Venue: Hollandse Club Singapore (22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814)
Please allow extra travel time if you will be travelling to the Hollandse Club via taxi or private transport, as the area may become rather congested during the evening peak hour.
Information Source: RGS-Singapore | eventbrite

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