The Writer's Almanac for Saturday, March 5, 2022
Mar 5, 2022 ·
4m 59s
Download and listen anywhere
Download your favorite episodes and enjoy them, wherever you are! Sign up or log in now to access offline listening.
Description
Gerardus Mercator is not a household name. Born in 1512, he developed the “Mercator projection,” distorting a map so latitude and longitude lines were at right angles. It revolutionized navigation,...
show more
Gerardus Mercator is not a household name. Born in 1512, he developed the “Mercator projection,” distorting a map so latitude and longitude lines were at right angles. It revolutionized navigation, and is still used today.
show less
Information
| Author | Prairie Home Productions |
| Organization | Prairie Home Productions |
| Website | - |
| Tags |
Copyright 2024 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
Comments