The Map Makers

2004    50mDocumentary, History
5.9
In this short and compelling series, you'll learn just how important the art of mapmaking was when it came to shaping the history of humanity. Cartographers and historians will show you the most fundamental elements of the era of exploration, and how they have evolved over the centuries. Finally, you'll see how much more maps do for us today than just simply define our political boundaries.

Where to Watch The Map Makers

1 Season

  • Season 1
    Season 13 Episodes
  • Heather MayElizabeth I
  • Tom HostyGerardus Mercator
  • Susan DoranSelf - Christ Church College, Oxford University
  • Elías Pelayocast
  • John Griffincast
  • Jerry BrottonSelf - Author of "Trading Territories"
  • David Hawkercast
  • Laurence Stoppscast
  • Peter BarberSelf - Head of Map Collections, British Library
  • Bernd MayerSelf - Curator, Wolfegg Castle
  • Ronald E. GrimSelf - Specialist in Cartography History, Library of Congress
  • Thomas Dorancast
  • Jane DawsonSelf - University of Edinburgh
  • Richard Dunkcast
  • Steven GunnSelf - Merton College, University of Oxford
  • Miles HarveySelf - Author, "Island of Lost Maps"
  • Mia Rodriguez-SalgadoSelf (London School of Economics)
  • Alexander Weavercast
  • Lindsay Elliottcast
  • Alex Bleasdalecast

 

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