A fascinating late medieval map

 

Here's a real treat for history buffs (and writers interested in the late medieval/early modern period in Europe).  It's a map of Europe in 1444, done in immense detail and available online.  Here's a small-scale representation:  click the image for a larger view.

The full-size map (7700x5445 pixels) is available at this link.  Open it in a new tab to see it full-size.  The introduction on Gab reads:

If you’re a bit of a cartophile like me then you’ll love this utterly fascinating map of 1444 Europe.

It does help if you’re familiar with European geography and history because there’s a lot to take in here, but I thought I’d share it with you because one dedicated soul out there has spent a long time creating this late-medieval HD map.

It’s not often you see a period map with such clarity, and I have to admit I spent at least an hour staring at it in bed last night. Hopefully it won’t lose too much resolution because this map is really worth saving and having a good look at.

This is a highly recommended reference point for all you homeschoolers out there.

Highly recommended for everyone interested in the period.  It makes so much of history come to life if you can understand the actual geography of the area concerned, and where and how individuals, groups and armies had to move to accomplish something.  It's also very enlightening to see how Europe has changed since then, and how old influences and cultures can sometimes change other areas in surprising ways.

Peter