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Maps: Power, Plunder & Possession

Season 1 Episode 3: Mapping the World

The quest for mapping the globe led to visions of distant lands, tempting explorers to plunder and conquer. Claudius Ptolemy's ideas were crucial in this endeavor. Christopher Columbus discovered a new continent, while Amerigo Vespucci gave it his name. Sir Walter Raleigh's treasure map...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Windows on the World

1. Windows on the World

Aired: Apr 18, 2010

Exploring ancient maps etched into a 3,000-year-old alpine hillside, Brotton ...

Episode 2 Spirit of the Age

2. Spirit of the Age

Aired: Apr 25, 2010

Religious passion inspires beautiful medieval maps of the world, showcasing r...

Episode 3 Mapping the World

3. Mapping the World

Aired: May 2, 2010

The quest for mapping the globe led to visions of distant lands, tempting exp...

Info about Maps: Power, Plunder & Possession

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

Appearances

Jerry BrottonJerry Brotton

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