Explore the top 10 maps by renowned cartographer Sanson d'Abbeville, showcasing his impact on historical mapmaking.

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Dive into a captivating journey of historical and geographical exploration as Newton Road School delves into various exciting topics throughout the academic year. From discovering the history of toys to learning about courageous superheroes like Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, this curriculum

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Cartography, or mapmaking, entails the study and practice of creating maps by combining scientific and artistic elements. Cartographers play a vital role in researching, designing, and manipulating data to produce various types of maps, such as political, physical, and topographic maps. Understandin

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James Cook, a British explorer, navigator, and captain in the Royal Navy, made significant contributions to mapmaking and exploration during his three voyages to the Pacific Ocean. Born in 1728, Cook's expeditions led to the discovery of new coastlines and territories, including the east coast of Au

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Explore a collection of ancient maps and alignments, from Sumerian maps dating back to 1500 B.C. to the precise compass orientation of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Delve into the mysteries of the underworld as painted on an Egyptian coffin from 2000 B.C. Witness the evolution of cartography with the f

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