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“The Fall of the Roman Empire” – BBC Wales / S4C

January 11, 2018by themaphouse

We opened our galleries to the film crew of Juniper Television for S4C / BBC Wales where they shot an episode for the T. V. documentary series “How Empires Fall”. […]

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This fascinating diagram of the interior of the Earth explains Athansius Kircher's theory of a network of subterranean channels connected various bodies of water on the Earth's surface. • He further theorized that the difference in temperature between the Earth's hot core and the cool surface propelled water upwards through these channels, creating tides, currents, and waves. • As a Renaissaince polymath, Kircher (1602-1680) was interested in all elements of mathematics and science and became determined to uncover the inner workings of the Earth. • In his landmark 1664 work "Mundus Subterraneaus", he speculated interactions between water, fire, and air resulted not only in volcanic activity, but also in ocean currents, weather, earthquakes, and tides. His theories were oversimplified and largely incorrect, however his suspicions that the Earth had a heated core and that the surface of the earth was made of moving plates would both ultimately be proven correct. • Kircher's diagrams are some of the most visually arresting science illustrations ever published, and as such are extremely sought after by collectors. • #raremaps #antiquemaps #history #maps #mapping #world #water #climate #Earth #renaissance #science #🌍 #environment #water

Unusual chart comparing the length of rivers and size of lakes around the world by innovative English publisher James Reynolds (1817-1876). • During his career, Reynolds published books, atlases, maps and scientific educational charts on a wide range of topics - from physical geography and geology to astronomy, architecture, ethnography and even prehistoric history. • Of particular note are his educational charts, most of which were published between 1846 and 1851. They were inexpensive, accessible to a wide audience, published a large numbers and very beautiful. The charts all feature striking, colourful illustrations with explanatory notes. • Reynolds took a great deal of care in making sure his charts were accurate and attractive. He employed experts, such as geographer Ernest George Ravenstein (1834-1913) and geologist Professor John Morris (1810-1886), to advise on accuracy and comprehension, and he also worked closely with the talented engraver and artist John Emslie (1813-1875) to produce his eye-catching designs. • #maps #dataviz #infographic #rivers #lakes #victorian #design #illustration #gis #mapping #worldwater

One of the most splendidly decorated maps of Ireland ever published. Carollus Allard's circa 1680 map features two glorious cartouches flank the map, one featuring Hercules and a Royal coat of arms, the other with the Irish harp and a rather curious exploding volcano (swipe for close up). • The surrounding seas are peppered with sea monsters and pitched naval battles, possibly a reference to the break-up and defeat of the Spanish Armada in the waters around Ireland. The four traditional regions of Ireland, Ulster, Munster, Connaught, and Leinster are outlined. All presented in fine original hand colour. • #ireland #mapping #raremaps #volcano #maps #antiques #seamonsters #artisticlicense #london #gallery #antiquemaps

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