From Nicholas Vallard's 1547 atlas, this is the first map of Australia. Produced in Dieppe, France, it is thought to show possible Portuguese charting of the east coast
From Nicholas Vallard’s 1547 atlas, this is the first map of Australia. Produced in Dieppe, France, it is thought to show possible Portuguese charting of the east coast
‘I find ancient history/surpressed history is absolutely facinating, you would be surprised at what you’ll find if you go looking’–tool-94