The Map Makers

Documentary 2009

A map is more than a geographical representation of a land. It is an image which mirrors a society's political, religious and cultural vision of itself. The Map Makers tells the story of maps through history and explores major developments in map making.

Documentary 2009

G

EPISODE 1

The Waldseemuller Map of 1507

This episode traces through map history the discovery and the naming of America, and why Vespucci Amerigo got the naming honors, rather than Christopher Columbus.

50 min · 9 Feb 2009
EPISODE 2

The Mercator Map of 1572

Map maker Gerard Mercator becomes caught up in a plot to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I using an invasion map ordered by the French.

50 min · 16 Feb 2009
EPISODE 3

The D-Day Invasion Maps

World War II invasion maps combine aerial photography and intelligence information vital to the success of the D-Day landings and the defeat of Hitler's regime.

50 min · 23 Feb 2009

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The Map Makers

DOCUMENTARY

A map is more than a geographical representation of a land. It is an image which mirrors a society's political, religious and cultural vision of itself. The Map Makers tells the story of maps through history and explores major developments in map making.

Information

Released: 2009
Rated: G

Languages

Original Audio: English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (Australia) (AAC)