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Heinrich Bünting, a 16th-century pastor, theologian, and cartographer, continued to prize symbolism over verisimilitude.
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Heinrich Bünting, a 16th-century pastor, theologian, and cartographer, prioritized symbolism over realism in his maps.
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Nick Danforth
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News Article
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{
    "century": "16th"
}
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History Religion Cartography
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September 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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September 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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How Big Does Donald Trump Think Greenland Is?
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https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/14/trump-greenland-obsession-map-threats

President Trump's renewed threats to annex Greenland have revived a debate about the Mercator projection, which exaggerates Greenland's size. The article explores how map projections influence perceptions of geopolitical importance and historical imperialism.

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