27/02/2026
The Undergraduate History Society at the Institute of Global and Historical Studies is hosting a must-attend seminar that bridges the gap between geography and historical narrative. If you’ve ever looked at an archival map and wondered how to truly "read" between the lines, this is for you.
🏛️ Why This Matters for Your Discipline:
For History & Global Studies Students: Maps aren't just tools; they are political statements. Understanding scale and direction helps you decode how empires viewed themselves and their neighbors, providing a deeper spatial context to global conflicts and treaties.
For Archive & Art History Enthusiasts: Every symbol and cartographic illustration is a piece of art with its own evolution. Learning to interpret these visual cues is essential for authenticating documents and understanding the aesthetic values of different eras.
🎙️ Event Details:
Topic: Map Reading: Understanding Symbols, Scale, and Direction
Guest Speaker: Mr. Yasir Usman (Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography)
Date: Monday, 2nd March 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
Venue: Lecture Theatre, North Wing, Institute of Global and Historical Studies, New Campus, GCU Lahore.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your research toolkit and see the world through a more precise, historical lens. See you there!
