Im Moment werden auf Reddit im Sub r/AskHistorians zwei Karten problematisiert, die National Geographics zur Diskussion gestellt hat:
How accurate are these National Geographic maps of Native North America? (One linguistic, one more broadly cultural)
In response to this wonderful answer by /u/retarredroof, @NatGeoEducation contacted us on Twitter with a request! They have a couple of maps of linguistic and cultural boundaries in pre-imperial North America that they’ve opened up for critique.
The first delineates linguistic groups:
„This pretty map is among our most popular resources, but also one of the most criticized. We’d love to have an analysis of why/if the map is problematic.“
The second is meant to show cultural distinctions:
„We actually have another map (Native American cultures, not linguistic groups) that is easily the most contentious one that teachers use. I’d love to submit that for a reaction or analysis!“
Thanks, friends!
Für das DH-Seminar zur Erschließung von Loskiels Nordamerikamission sind beide Ressourcen wertvoll, auch wenn man die kritische Diskussion nachvollziehen muss.