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8 paź 2018 · A 500-year-old map by Henricus Martellus, possibly used by Columbus, has hidden text that reveals its sources and influences. Learn how modern technology uncovered the legends and details of this influential world map.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer credited with the discovery of the Americas in 1492, but Leif Eiriksson had explored the North American continent centuries before Columbus set...
Explore the maps and views of the New World created by Columbus and his contemporaries in the 16th century. See how the British Library collections show the evolution of cartography and the impact of exploration.
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15 wrz 2014 · A team of researchers is using a technique called multispectral imaging to uncover the hidden text on a 500-year old map used by Christopher Columbus to plan his first voyage across the Atlantic.
Christopher Columbus (/ k ə ˈ l ʌ m b ə s /; between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization ...
Explore the voyages of Christopher Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean with this interactive map. Learn about the places, events and challenges he encountered on his quest for a new sea route to Asia.
