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Maps: Power, Plunder & Possession

Season 1 Episode 1: Windows on the World

Exploring ancient maps etched into a 3,000-year-old alpine hillside, Brotton discovers how cultures develop unique and surprising mapping methods. He examines how maps were used to exert control, from Henry VIII's bird's eye view of the British coastline to the French Cassini dynasty�...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Windows on the World

1. Windows on the World

Aired: Apr 18, 2010

Exploring ancient maps etched into a 3,000-year-old alpine hillside, Brotton ...

Episode 2 Spirit of the Age

2. Spirit of the Age

Aired: Apr 25, 2010

Religious passion inspires beautiful medieval maps of the world, showcasing r...

Episode 3 Mapping the World

3. Mapping the World

Aired: May 2, 2010

The quest for mapping the globe led to visions of distant lands, tempting exp...

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Info about Maps: Power, Plunder & Possession

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary