Medieval Worldview
The discussion explores the ancient Greek and Roman perspectives on geography, highlighting their division of the world into Africa, Asia, and Europe. It delves into the medieval representation of the world through the "to map," which depicted a circular layout with Jerusalem at the center, reflecting a unique worldview where east was oriented as north. This historical context sheds light on how geographic knowledge evolved over time, particularly regarding regions like Russia that were largely unknown to these ancient civilizations.In this clip
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The Science of Everything Podcast
Episode 87: The Geography of Planet Earth
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