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Medieval Cartography

Mappa mundi, portolan charts, and religious world maps from the Middle Ages, blending faith, trade, and emerging geographic knowledge.

From behind anonymous person examining antique world map printed on large paper in blue colors in dark room

Medieval Cartography

The Hereford Mappa Mundi: A Medieval Worldview

This medieval map combines geography with theology, placing Jerusalem at the center.…

Read September 28, 2026

A close-up of a vintage compass on an antique world map, depicting navigation history.

Medieval Cartography / Surveying Techniques

Portolan Charts: Navigating the Medieval Mediterranean

Portolan charts revolutionized sea travel with rhumb lines and accurate coastlines. This…

Read September 19, 2026

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