<description>&lt;div&gt;In this second live episode from the British Library, Jerry speaks to explorer and Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, who is accompanied by Head of the Scout Heritage Collection, Caroline Pantling.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; They shine a spotlight on the innovative, hand-drawn maps of the Scout movement founder Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941), and talk about the importance of imagination and adventure.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; The maps they discuss in the episode are illustrations from Baden-Powell's 1915 book "My Adventures as a Spy". The book recounts Baden-Powell's own experiences in the military and his career in espionage, and features his charming hand-drawn maps hidden in natural history sketches.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. Join us in this award winning podcast (Gold in Education at the British Podcast Awards 2025) as Jerry Brotton invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and stories behind it.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; If you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - What’s your map?&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique maps and atlases.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; For a fully immersive experience, visit &lt;a href="http://www.Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast"&gt;Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast&lt;/a&gt; to explore each of the maps as you listen.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; &lt;em&gt;Image detail: Public Domain via &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15715/15715-h/15715-h.htm"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Project Gutenberg&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. (Vectorised,  October 2025). &lt;br&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;em&gt;All views and opinions expressed by guests on the podcast are entirely their own and do not represent those of The Sunderland Collection or Whistledown Productions. &lt;/em&gt; &lt;/div&gt; </description>

What's Your Map?

Oculi Mundi

S4 Ep5: Lessons in Scouting with Dwayne Fields (Live at the British Library)

DEC 10, 202531 MIN
What's Your Map?

S4 Ep5: Lessons in Scouting with Dwayne Fields (Live at the British Library)

DEC 10, 202531 MIN

Description

<div>In this second live episode from the British Library, Jerry speaks to explorer and Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, who is accompanied by Head of the Scout Heritage Collection, Caroline Pantling.<br> <br> They shine a spotlight on the innovative, hand-drawn maps of the Scout movement founder Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941), and talk about the importance of imagination and adventure.<br> <br> The maps they discuss in the episode are illustrations from Baden-Powell's 1915 book "My Adventures as a Spy". The book recounts Baden-Powell's own experiences in the military and his career in espionage, and features his charming hand-drawn maps hidden in natural history sketches.<br> <br> From historians, scientists and writers to creatives and cultural custodians, people have used maps as a source of knowledge, guidance, and inspiration for centuries. Join us in this award winning podcast (Gold in Education at the British Podcast Awards 2025) as Jerry Brotton invites a guest to share a map close to their heart - and unfurl the ideas, inspirations, and stories behind it.<br> <br> If you’re fascinated by history, art, adventure and culture, why not become part of a global community of fellow explorers as we ask - What’s your map?<br> <br> What’s Your Map? is brought to you by Oculi Mundi (‘eyes of the world’), the online home of The Sunderland Collection of antique maps and atlases.<br> <br> For a fully immersive experience, visit <a href="http://www.Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast">Oculi-Mundi.com/podcast</a> to explore each of the maps as you listen.<br> <br> <em>Image detail: Public Domain via </em><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15715/15715-h/15715-h.htm"><em>Project Gutenberg</em></a><em>. (Vectorised,  October 2025). <br> </em><br> <em>All views and opinions expressed by guests on the podcast are entirely their own and do not represent those of The Sunderland Collection or Whistledown Productions. </em> </div>