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The Peutinger Table: Navigating the Roman Empire
The Peutinger Table, a 4th-century Roman map, reveals the vast Roman road network and its administrative and military significance. Read more
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The Fra Mauro Map: A Renaissance Masterpiece of Cartography
The Fra Mauro Map, a 15th-century work commissioned by King Afonso V of Portugal, revolutionized cartography with detailed depictions and a unique south-oriented orientation. Read more
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The Hereford Mappa Mundi: Exploring the Medieval Worldview
The Hereford Mappa Mundi, a 13th century circular map housed in Hereford Cathedral, offers a unique insight into medieval worldview, blending religious symbolism, geographical knowledge, and mythical creatures. It portrays… Read more
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The Cantino Planisphere: Navigating the Age of Exploration
The 1502 Cantino Planisphere, commissioned by Duke Ercole I of Ferrara, is a valuable nautical chart depicting the known world at the dawn of the Age of Exploration, reflecting Europe’s… Read more
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The Tabula Rogeriana: A Medieval Masterpiece of Cartography
The Tabula Rogeriana, created in the 12th century by Muhammad al-Idrisi, is a masterpiece of medieval cartography reflecting the rich cultural exchange and intellectual achievements of the Islamic world. Read more
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The Waldseemüller Map: Charting a New World
The 1507 Waldseemüller Map, by Martin Waldseemüller, is significant for featuring the term “America” for the first time. It reflects Europe’s awareness of the New World, challenging existing notions and… Read more
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The Piri Reis Map: Unraveling Mysteries of the Ancient World
The Piri Reis Map, created in 1513, is renowned for its accuracy and for including Antarctica, discovered centuries later. The map’s origins spark theories of ancient civilizations, lost maps, or… Read more
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Artistic Representations of the 7 Deadly Sins
Artists have long depicted the Seven Deadly Sins, exploring lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride through various mediums. These visual allegories reflect societal values and moral teachings. Read more
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The Art of Illuminated Manuscripts in Medieval Europe
The art of illuminated manuscripts in Medieval Europe, crafted with vibrant colors and intricate calligraphy, served as religious and scholarly treasures. Read more
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