Maps
Mapped places use the location itself as the primary visual context.
Maps, typography and information — not decorative photography.
The public portal intentionally avoids article thumbnails, stock photographs and decorative hero photography. Location pages use maps; other pages use typography, category symbols, timelines, facts and structured cards.
Timelines
History pages emphasize periods, dates, sources and chronology instead of generic images.
Structured cards
Search and category cards prioritize title, subject, region, excerpt and reading time.
Symbols & typography
Lightweight symbols and a consistent type hierarchy replace decorative thumbnails.