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16th-century map showing the Caribbean.

Contours of the Premodern World Uncategorized

In the News, part 1: The Gulf of Mexico – A guest post by Stephanie Leitch

Earlier this year, an historical op-ed by Stephanie Leitch appeared in several news outlets: "Will…

Anne GoodMay 23, 2025

Archives and Special Collections Contours of the Premodern World Featured Blog Post James Ford Bell Library News

The Pizzigano Portolan: A cartographic mystery at the James Ford Bell Library

In November 1954, 530 years after its creation, the James Ford Bell Library acquired what…

Dr. Marguerite Ragnow, CuratorDecember 18, 2024

World map in the shape of a stylized heart.

Contours of the Premodern World

Cordiforms and love poetry – it must be February!

By Anne Good, Assistant Curator of the James Ford Bell Library The theme of our…

Anne GoodFebruary 21, 2024

James Ford Bell Library News Past Exhibits

Maps that shaped the world

As premodern voyagers returned from overseas expeditions, bringing strange tales from strange lands, their perspectives…

Adria CarpenterOctober 27, 2023

Contours of the Premodern World Featured Blog Post

Falling in love sitting near maps

By Anne Good, Assistant Curator of the James Ford Bell Library Yearning hands, reaching out.…

Anne GoodFebruary 14, 2023

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