Category History

Mapping Our World: Terra Incognita to Australia

Imagine more than 100 maps, atlases and globes, in a major cartography exhibition at the National Library of Australia. We are sharing 6 fascinating videos made about the exhibit and its maps.

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What Columbus Believed About the Earth

Columbus' misconceptions inspired a voyage which would never have won backers had the truth been known.

Maps & Explorers

Defining Lines: Cartography in the Age of Empire

An exhibition reminds us that, at the time of empires, maps were more than just tools for the explorers to find their way.

Explorers Maps & Explorers

Carta Marina 1516: A New Approach to Map Making

For his 1516 "Carta Marina", cartographer Waldseemüller changes his approach to map making.

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Where was Columbus Born

Could Christopher Columbus actually be the son of Polish King Władysław III?

Maps & Explorers

The Marité – The Last Cod Fishing Boat

This 90-year boat which used to fish for cod in Newfoundland waters is magnificent and it taught me how large and gorgeous those fishing boats were.

French America Maritime History

I recently read the book "Cinq siècles de pêche à la morue - Terre-Neuvas & Islandais" (Five centuries of cod fishing) written by Nelson Cazeils (in French, sorry!). The book discusses the history of cod fishing in all its aspects.

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British Capture of Fort Ticonderoga – Reenactment

In early July 1777 (July 5th to be precise), Continental Army’s General Arthur St. Clair decides to evacuate Ticonderoga, and British General John Burgoyne captures the fort, before advancing to Saratoga. This July 21-22, 2012, it was fun to attend…

American History New York State

Finding Soldier’s Names on Powder Horns

Most people who own a powder horn are looking for information about its original owner and that it would be very interesting to provide them with tips and references on how to go about such a quest.

American History

One Ocean, Two Continents, 1,000 Connections

As I read about those men who came from where I come from and lived where I have lived… on the other side of the ocean, I can only be fascinated to discover so many connections between those two worlds.

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