<p>Discover the hidden truth about the world map in the first episode of Did You Know? with Amish Tripathi! Learn how the widely used Mercator projection distorts the actual shapes and sizes of countries, reflecting a Eurocentric bias. Explore why no 2-dimensional map can be entirely accurate due to the Earth’s spherical nature and uncover how these distortions shape our understanding of geography and history.</p>

Discover the hidden truth about the world map in the first episode of Did You Know? with Amish Tripathi! Learn how the widely used Mercator projection distorts the actual shapes and sizes of countries, reflecting a Eurocentric bias. Explore why no 2-dimensional map can be entirely accurate due to the Earth’s spherical nature and uncover how these distortions shape our understanding of geography and history.

EP 01 - The Truth About The World Map

The "Did You Know?" series of Amish's Immortal India podcast explores lesser-known facts, legends, and histories of India and the world. Through engaging storytelling, Amish uncovers intriguing insights that highlight the richness of cultural heritage and shared human experiences.

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