Geography is an ancient impulse, and the techniques people have used to accomplish it have been refined continuously over the centuries. The challenge has spurred brilliantly creative solutions and techniques, which were put to work on behalf of the search for knowledge, for empire, for riches. Narrated by Patrick Stewart.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
S01096
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cartography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour