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The Hereford Mappa Mundi is one of the most renowned medieval world maps. It owes its existence to the visionary genius of its creator,...

Described as a utopian paradise situated far to the north, Hyperborea is frequently mentioned in various classical texts. This article compiles and examines these...

The island of Hy-Brasil was often shown on maps as a very small island west of Ireland and originated from Celtic mythology. As early as the 12th century, the Irish believed in the existence of an enchanted island that could be viewed along the west coast of Ireland once every seven years.

School Atlas to Accompany Woodbridge's Rudiments of Geography Atlas on a New Plan, Exhibiting the Prevailing Religions, Forms of Government, Degree of Civilization, and the...

Memoirs and Critical Observations concerning the situation of the northern regions of Asia and America, according to the latest discoveries; shewing the great probability of there being a passage to the East Indies, through the North East Sea. Lausanne.