The Map that Changed the World

Five Minute Trivia
09/12/2025 6 min Temporada 1 Episodio 24
The Map that Changed the World

Listen "The Map that Changed the World"

Descargar episodio

Episode Synopsis

Gerardus Mercator had a dream. He wanted to make a map of the world that people could actually use to get from one place to another. He was so successful that we're still using it 500 years later. It's even on our smartphones. But his projection was not without controversy. While it may have made the world easier to navigate, it came at the cost of making the world look ridiculous. Have a listen. And also visit the show notes at www.5minutetrivia.com to see exactly what we're talking about.WWW.5MINUTETRIVIA.COM
© 2003-2026 ZARZA | AHEAD OF OUR TIME
privacy policy
In God we trust In God we trust
PreSales Questions? Click Here
or call our toll-free line at +1-888-5002068 Miami, Florida, USA