An early projection of the British Empire attempted to show the shape of the globe on paper to assist navigators.
From http://podcast.open.ac.uk/oulearn/social-sciences/podcast-dd100-social-science-04#
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Mapping Britain: Maps and Empire
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The Internet at 40: Excavating the internet
Rodney Harrison, lecturer in heritage studies of the Open University, explains why he is doing archaeological research into Second Life, and what he has uncovered so far.
From http://podcast.open.ac.uk/pod/john-naughton-internet-40-special
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A brief history of the future
Professor John Naughton of the Open University reveals some of the key players in the history of the internet, and explores some of the surprises it has sprung.
From http://podcast.open.ac.uk/oulearn/computing-and-ict/podcast-john-naughton-internet-40-special
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