The World upside down
The convention that North is at the top on most modern maps was established by the Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy (90-168 AD) and was adopted by other cartographers.
The World upside down and centered on Indonesia
In modern times, reversed maps are made as a learning device or to illustrate Northern Hemisphere bias.
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I for one think Australia belongs on top!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are spending a few days in Amersfoort for Christmas with his cousin. I hope you turn on some good weather for us - it's my first cold Christmas.
On the bright side: Amersfoort covered in snow is beautiful: www.flickr.com/photos/35463710@N06/sets/72157626434758938/. But I don't think that will happen, a White Christmas is rare over here.
DeleteWell that’s different. I enjoy looking at old maps but it hasn’t improved my geography skills and I can’t read modern maps either.
ReplyDeleteGood one Rob, it shows how a small change in perception can make a big difference.
ReplyDeleteItaly and New Zealand would remain (almost) antipodes and mirrored :-)
ReplyDeleteI wanted to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you post. The Modern Era with Mobile Phone
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