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The North Pole, Part 1: Maps and Legends

The North Pole, Part 1: Maps and Legends

Ridiculous History

June 17, 202029m 48s

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Show Notes

In 1569, Gerardus Mercator creates the first world map. It's the predecessor of the cartoonishly inaccurate Mercator projection, and this math guides people toward what they believe to be the North Pole.

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