The Secret Power of Maps: How Maps Shape Power, Knowledge, and History - Video

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00:00 Welcome and headlines
01:25 This what we are about
06:35 Closure of the YSDC web site after 28 years
26:25 Hellebore, Marty's Secret Shoggoth gifts
39:40 Secret Maps at The British Library
53:00 What's in the future for The Attic?
58:30 TTFN

In this episode, we consider @britishlibrary's Secret Maps exhibition, exploring the power of maps and the often surprising ways they have been used, interpreted, and sometimes manipulated by governments and institutions; touching on how mapping shapes knowledge, authority, and our understanding of the world.

We also discuss the closure of a long-standing hobby web site after 28 years, its history, experiences and challenges.

Marty shows off some of his Christmas gifts in the form of Hellebore publications.

If you enjoy long-form conversations about history, media, archives, and the hidden structures behind everyday knowledge then this episode is for you.

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The Attic is an Ultra-Wide production. Year 22. Originally transmitted live on 6th January, 2026.