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  • #333
    April 13 · 30 min

    Benjamin Trigona-Harany: Mapping Ottoman Transportation Networks

    Explore the fascinating project of reconstructing Ottoman Empire travel routes using historical maps, geospatial technology, and historical research. Discover how Benjamin Trigona-Harany, winner of the best speaker prize at the February 2026 Geomob Berlin, combined old Ottoman maps, modern routing algorithms, and historical context to create an interactive routing engine that reveals travel times and routes from the 19th century. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more ab

  • #332
    April 6 · 1 hr 2 min

    Prof. David Unwin: Geospatial Origins: Geography Quantitative and GIS

    Professor David Unwin reflects on how GIS grew from niche quantitative geography into a major field thanks to advances in computing, data, and education in the 1980s–90s. He highlights his own accidental career path, early teaching innovations, and the rise of online learning. He ends by questioning modern AI’s reliability and stressing the continued importance of good geographic thinking. Show notes on the Geomob website, where you can also learn more about Geomob events and sign up for our mon

  • #331
    March 30 · 27 min

    Ben Abelshausen: Geomob Belgium and the Bike Data Project

    Ed speaks with Ben Abelshausen about the progress of Geomob Belgium and the Bike Data Project. They discuss the challenges and successes of organizing events in Belgium, the importance of collecting cycling data to empower cyclists, and the need for better data privacy measures. Ben shares insights into the project's origins, goals, and the necessity for community involvement to create a sustainable and effective data collection system for urban planning. Show notes on the Geomob website, where

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