The Zeno Map History

A high-resolution scan of the Zeno Map showing Frisland, Greenland, and the North Atlantic.

The Zeno Map History and the Problem of Forgotten Geography The Zeno Map history occupies a controversial yet fascinating position within the study of ancient maps. First published in 1558 by Nicolo Zeno the Younger, the map was claimed to be based on far older navigational charts and letters written by his ancestors, the Venetian […]