Journey through the fascinating history of how humanity mapped and understood our world in this classic documentary. From ancient Sumerian clay tablets to sophisticated Portuguese charts, discover how civilizations developed the art of cartography over thousands of years.
Explore the adventures of legendary figures like Marco Polo’s 24-year journey to China, the Vikings’ mysterious Atlantic crossings, and the systematic mapping efforts under Henry the Navigator. Learn how merchants, soldiers, and explorers navigated vast distances without modern tools, relying on stars, oral traditions, and crude maps.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, geography lovers, and anyone fascinated by human exploration and the development of our understanding of the world. This documentary reveals how maps became instruments of power, trade, and discovery that shaped civilizations.
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Interesting links and sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_cartography
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/brief-history-maps-180963685/
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