Rupes Nigra: The Mythical Black Rock at the North Pole

A Glimpse into the Past: Early Cartographic Context The Mapmakers’ World To comprehend the legend of the Rupes Nigra, we must first journey into the world of early cartography, where imagination and observation mingled, shaping our understanding of the world. Before the advent of accurate surveying techniques and satellite imagery, mapmaking was a complex and … Read more

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