A Book about Johann Ruysch’s World Map
Could you imagine that we can see corrections on copper plates or wood blocks of early 16th century maps and discover which changes were made from the time they were first printed to later printings?
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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.
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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.
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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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