Yak Channel Podcast Network

Mapping America: Using maps to tell America’s “origin story” (Episode 631)


Listen Later

The first two guys I’m picking for my “imaginary bar trivia team” draft are Neal Asbury and Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts. Together, they co-authored the stunning, full-color, new book, “Mapping America: The Incredible Story and Stunning Hand-Colored Maps and Engravings that Created the United States.” I thought this interview was absolutely fascinating. It appealed to the collector in me, and to my natural curiosity about history. I hope you enjoy it (and check out the book)! Pictured: Asbury holding the Nuremberg Chronicle (“the 'world is flat' book”), first published in 1493. My jaw literally fell open. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Siren Records McHenry
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Yak Channel Podcast NetworkBy Yak Channel Podcast Network

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

5 ratings