April 19, 2010 · 30 min
The story of the Hereford Mappa Mundi, the largest intact medieval wall map in the world
April 20, 2010 · 30 min
Three visions of London the 1682 Morgan Map, a1746 map and a contempory image
April 21, 2010 · 30 min
Paul Barber of the British Library discusses the golden age of Dutch cartography and examines the importance of atlases to the commercial endeavours of the 17th century. As maps became a means of expressing power, wealth and control, they became increasingly elaborate and artistic - and the documentary visits the world's largest atlas, a 24-volume example covering just the Netherlands, and the Klencke Atlas, made for Charles II's restoration in 1660.
April 23, 2010 · 30 min
The series concludes by delving into the world of satyrical maps
