Centuries-Old Map Baffles Researchers
By David Alexander
Reuters
Posted: 2007-12-04 07:56:51
Filed Under: Science News
WASHINGTON (Dec. 3) - The only surviving copy of the 500-year-old map that first used the name America goes on permanent display this month at the Library of Congress, but even as it prepares for its debut, the 1507 Waldseemuller map remains a puzzle for researchers.
Reuters
Posted: 2007-12-04 07:56:51
Filed Under: Science News
WASHINGTON (Dec. 3) - The only surviving copy of the 500-year-old map that first used the name America goes on permanent display this month at the Library of Congress, but even as it prepares for its debut, the 1507 Waldseemuller map remains a puzzle for researchers.
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