The Image of the globe in the Renaissance 2011 03 07 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 1H

The Image of the globe in the Renaissance 2011 03 07

from History in Conversation · host Institute of Historical Research

The Image of the globe in the Renaissance Familiar to UK television audiences for his celebrated documentaries, the Head of Map Collections at the British Library is the author of Tales from the Map Room, and The Lie of the Land. The record-breaking “Magnificent Maps” was the latest of many exhibitions he organized at the Library. Peter Barber 7 March 2011

The Image of the globe in the Renaissance Familiar to UK television audiences for his celebrated documentaries, the Head of Map Collections at the British Library is the author of Tales from the Map Room, and The Lie of the Land. The record-breaking “Magnificent Maps” was the latest of many exhibitions he organized at the Library. Peter Barber 7 March 2011

NOW PLAYING

The Image of the globe in the Renaissance 2011 03 07

0:00 1:00:45

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of History in Conversation?

This episode is 1 hour and 0 minutes long.

When was this History in Conversation episode published?

This episode was published on May 26, 2026.

What is this episode about?

The Image of the globe in the Renaissance Familiar to UK television audiences for his celebrated documentaries, the Head of Map Collections at the British Library is the author of Tales from the Map Room, and The Lie of the Land. The record-breaking...

Can I download this History in Conversation episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!