How Did Ancient Civilizations Begin Mapping The Globe?

They may be a given today but in the past maps were power. Understanding your surroundings has given civilizations the edge in trade, conquest and wars, but how did these civilizations begin mapping their surroundings? Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We’ll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost

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History of the World Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)

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Maps

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