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Tagged with “maritime” (2)

1. Ships and Shipping in Medieval Manuscripts

   Joe Flatman discusses themes and issues in his book "Ships and Shipping in Medieval Manuscripts", including the social implications of the massive maritime technological development in the medieval period and the impact of Christianity on maritime images. Interviewed by Ellie Russell. Recorded on 29 May 2009

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   Tagged with british library history medieval shipping nautical maritime

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2. BBC World Stories: Mexico’s Missing Island

   Bermeja Island is missing. This strategically important island was clearly visible on maps of the Gulf of Mexico until the middle of the 20th century but it’s now gone. BBC Mundo’s David Cuen goes in search.

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   Tagged with maps geography mexico bbc cartography maritime island bermeja oil land ocean history

   —Huffduffed by Clampants 3 years ago