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Maps have become a given part of the fantasy genre, but why is that? Today, I'm nerding out about the history of real maps and fake maps to try and figure out why they're such effective storytelling tools.
Want to learn more about the Flat Earth Myth? Check these out:
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/why-do-some-people-believe-the-earth-is-flat
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/2018/05/the-earth-is-in-fact-round.html
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Maps have become a given part of the fantasy genre, but why is that? Today, I'm nerding out about the history of real maps and fake maps to try and figure out why they're such effective storytelling tools.
Want to learn more about the Flat Earth Myth? Check these out:
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/why-do-some-people-believe-the-earth-is-flat
blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/2018/05/the-earth-is-in-fact-round.html
*Support me on Patreon:* patreon.com/user?u=83474753
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jess_of_the_shire
For Channel/Collaboration Inquiries: jess.of.the.shire.business@gmail.com
For Paid Sponsorships/Integrations: jess@solaromgmt.com
Music by Epidemic Sound. Check out my referral link here: share.epidemicsound.com/yz6hu0
Sources: docs.google.com/document/d/1GtzS9m1UEjNsUkjco_QAT_AzPKOd-Jz9QMhZjrXf75U/edit?usp=sharing
