A few months ago, John Keefe wrote a Poynter.org How To about using shapefiles. The power of the shapefile, he wrote, is the ability to refer to regions instead of points. But what if your data has ...

Cloud-based mapping service CartoDB has released a beta version of a new tool, Odyssey.js, that lets you create interactive maps in Markdown without knowing how to code. The open source tool lets you ...

Even if you've moved the majority of your corporate communications online, such as newsletters and email blasts, you can still take advantage of Microsoft Publisher's desktop publishing layout program ...

Data can often feel like an overwhelming sea of numbers and text, leaving you wondering how to make sense of it all. Whether you’re tracking sales, analyzing trends, or comparing performance metrics, ...

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. This interactive map, produced ...