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The Secrets of Maps: Mercator's Map of Britain

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Simon Calder begins a new four-part investigation of maps and their makers, uncovering maps' secrets, propaganda and influence.

In 1564 Gerardus Mercator engraved a truly modern map of the British Isles but denied being its original creator. Calder searches for the identity of the real cartographer and discovers a tale of treason and political espionage.
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Presenter:
Simon Calder
Producer:
Pam Rutherford
Source: Radio Times

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