Fold's Atlas

A very old, very angry map explains the world. Maps, globes and books from every episode.

From the episodes

Why Egypt is furious about this dam

Water Wars BookBackground on Nile dam dispute

85% of Australia lives on the edge

Australia atlasSee where the population clusters on the edge

Egypt built a $58 billion city in the sand

Why Does Everyone in Australia Live on the Coast?

Australia atlasMap of the continent's coast and empty interiorThe Fatal Shore by Robert HughesClassic history of Australia's coastal settlementWorld atlasFor fans of maps explaining geography

Egypt's farmland is only 16 km wide

Egypt Travel GuideVisit the narrow Nile farmland

95% of Egypt lives on 5% of the land

Egypt MapSee the Nile strip yourself

Why 95% of Egyptians Live on 5% of the Land

Nile history booksDeep history of the river Egypt depends onEgypt Travel GuideExplore the Nile valley shown in the videoLarge World Map PosterOld-map aesthetic like Fold

Meet Fold, a very angry map

Vintage World Map PosterOld map like FoldPrisoners of GeographyExplains how geography shapes nations