On Earth, the magnetic field of our planet points a compass north, but in space, things are a bit more complicated. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

In “Four Points of the Compass,” Jerry Brotton explores the disorienting, dizzying history of our relationship to direction. By Ian Volner Ian Volner writes about architecture, design and urbanism.

“Every culture has its southerners,” Susan Sontag writes in her 1992 novel, “The Volcano Lover,” set in Naples. According to the stereotype, southerners are unrefined but also uninhibited; they ...

While most compasses have a needle that points north, the Truest North Compass is different. Its main needle always points to a location of your choice, while its secondary needle shows the distance ...

On Thursday, designer Matt Webb unveiled a new iPhone app called Galactic Compass, which always points to the center of the Milky Way galaxy—no matter where Earth is positioned on our journey through ...

On Earth, a compass can be a vital tool. Compasses have provided a constant point of reference for humans for over 800 years, ...