Tag Archive for 'globe'

The ostrich egg globe was made in 1504. Scientists say the engraver was influenced by or worked in the workshop of Leonardo da Vinci. Image credit: Washington Map Society.

Oldest Known Globe to Depict Americas Found

Aug 26, 2013 by News Staff

A collector from Austria has found what experts say is the oldest globe to show the Americas. The ostrich egg globe was made in 1504. Scientists say the...