Episode 5.5: The Centered Universe

The Scientific Odyssey by Chad Davies

Jun 10, 201945:33Education

In this episode we look at cartography in the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean Basin with an eye to understanding the role and purpose of maps and mapping.

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