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The History of Maps | How Did People Know Where to Go? | History Sodes
Before GPS, smartphones, and road signs, how did people find their way around the world?
Join us as we travel through thousands of years of history to discover how maps evolved from ancient clay tablets and hand-drawn coastlines to the digital maps we use every day. Along the way, we'll meet early mapmakers, explore the Age of Exploration, learn about cartographers, and uncover the truth behind the famous phrase "Here Be Dragons."
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