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2. www.msn.com › en-us › travelHow Our Ancestors Viewed The World Through These ... - MSN

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   May 2, 2024 · Albi Mappa Mundi Depicts 23 Countries On Three Continents. The Albi Mappa Mundi is a medieval map that was included in a manuscript from the latter half of the 8th century. Measuring 27 cm high by ...

3. travel.alot.com › themes › maps--1923815 Maps That Show How the World Has Changed Throughout History

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   4 days ago · This map shows the migration patterns of ancient Polynesian people who would go on to be the ancestors of the modern-day Maori people. There are a couple of striking things about this map. One, it appears that these people traveled all the way from modern-day Taiwan, and two, you can see the first arrival of people to New Zealand in 1200 AD.

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   What is a 1457 Genoese world map?

   • The 1457 Genoese World Map was a modern version of the 1450 Fra Mauro map. The latter relied heavily on the exploration of Italian merchant Niccolo Da Conti to show the route from Europe around Africa and over to India, something the modern version illustrates with sea monsters.

   How Our Ancestors Viewed The World Through These Ancient Maps

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   How is the world illustrated in the Ebstorf Mappa Mundi?

   • As with a lot of maps of the time, the world is illustrated using a T-O pattern, although there is much more detail than other depictions. Otherwise, the Ebstorf Mappa Mundi has Jerusalem at the center with the Head of Christ on the top, i.e., east. Unfortunately, the original was destroyed during World War II.

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   Where did the T-O map come from?

   • This particular T-O map was first derived in Jean Mansel's book La Fleur des Histoires, a collection of work showcasing historical events from the time of Creation to the death of King Charles VI in 1422. The first cartographer to showcase a "T and O" pattern was Isidore of Seville, c. 636.

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   When did the cottoniana map come out?

   • Based on the journey of Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury from Rome, The Cottoniana Map was first thought to have been drawn around CE 992–994. After further analysis of the world map, it's been decided that it was actually illustrated closer to 1025-1050.

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5. www.msn.com › en-us › travel15 Maps That Show First-Hand How the World Has Changed - MSN

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   5 days ago · The biggest change from the time of this map to the modern day is obviously the fall of the USSR. However, there are still five truly communist countries in existence in contemporary times. These ...

6. worldhistorycommons.org › world-map-henricus-martellusWorld map by Henricus Martellus | World History Commons

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   2 days ago · Martellus’s map, with its center in Eurasia and numerous places newly identified along West Africa, reflects a Europe grasping to understand implications of revolutionary information that the Earth might not consist of a single land mass, as medieval cartographers assumed.

7. facts.net › map-facts15 Facts About Maps: Discovering the World of Cartography ...

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   May 18, 2024 · Maps have guided us through the ages, helping us navigate the unknown, understand our surroundings, and connect with different cultures. From ancient parchment scrolls to interactive digital platforms, the art of cartography has evolved, providing us with a window into the world. So, next time you unfold a map or explore a digital atlas, take a ...

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8. www.seacoastnh.com › portsmouth-and-dover-stillPortsmouth and Dover Still Feuding Over 1623 NH Founding Date

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   May 7, 2024 · "Settled in 1623, Dover is the oldest continuous settlement in New Hampshire and seventh oldest in the United States," according to the Dover Chamber of Commerce Web site. The reference is to a proposed 1623 settlement at Hilton Point in what is now Dover. If you don't believe that, check Wikipedia for a list of the oldest cities in North America.

9. www.britannica.com › biography › Wilhelm-SchickardWilhelm Schickard | Inventor, Engineer, Polymath | Britannica

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   May 1, 2024 · Oct. 24, 1635, Tübingen (aged 43) Wilhelm Schickard (born April 22, 1592, Herrenberg, Württemberg—died Oct. 24, 1635, Tübingen) was a German astronomer, mathematician, and cartographer. In 1623, he invented one of the first calculating machines. He proposed to Johannes Kepler the development of a mechanical means of calculating ephemerides ...