The Vault is Slate’s history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. Carl Crow, an American ...

Authorities in Shanghai have released an English map that makes it easier for expatriates to navigate the city and find food and entertainment venues. Designed by the Shanghai Municipal Institute of ...

The map is inside a touch-sensitive colour LCD screen installed in the back of the taxi driver's headrest. After touching a map icon, a map of Shanghai appears on the screen. Passengers can easily ...

A Chinese metropolis of high fame, Shanghai’a magnetic pull is experienced by tourists from all over the globe. Located on the estuary of Yangtze River, it provides a thriving base for the economic, ...