Mapping the WorldCartography: How We Represent the World

12 min

Available until 30/09/2028

06/11/2021

How we represent our world in maps depends on our perspective. For many centuries Europeans have put their continent in the centre and on top of their maps, the Chinese likewise placed the Middle Kingdom in the centre of things. What do our maps tell us about our worldview?

Presenter

Emilie Aubry

Country

France

Year

2021

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