The North Pole, Part 1: Maps and Legends
The North Pole, Part 1: Maps and Legends  
Podcast: Ridiculous History
Published On: Wed Jun 17 2020
Description: 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.