Earliest records show a spoon shaped compass made of lodestone or magnetite ore, referred to as a "South-pointer" dating back to sometime during the Han Dynasty (2nd century BCE to 2nd century CE).

Based on my research the history of the luopan and the compass are intertwined. The compass was invented by the Chinese around 4000 BC and its early design resembled more like the luopan than the ...

Jeep initially developed the Compass for drivers seeking a comfortable and affordable compact SUV, but liked the rugged appeal associated with the Jeep badge. It was introduced for the 2007 model ...