There has been a few BBC things about maps. Radio 4 had a series about maps and so did BBC4. Both are worth checking out if you have an interest in maps.
Take a look at this Absolut Vodka ad for the Mexican market which depicts a map of the borders between the USA and Mexico before the war in the second half on the 1800′s. This caused quite a stir, but it is a fact in the History books.
Did you know that some people in the southern hemisphere are not happy about being at the bottom of the map! I guess they have a point, why should it be that way around? But it looks odd to me having always seen Europe in the middle and at the top.
Props to Dark Roasted blend for their double post on maps:
Unusual and Marvelous Maps part 1 & part 2