To what extent humans knew the world in 1490 (just before America was discovered), 60 years later, and in 1800, in the middle of the Industrial Revolution.
The Known World in 1490, 1550 & 1800
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A more correct depiction was « known to Europeans ». Humans obviously knew the world in Australia, Siberia and Americas since… well they lived there too
Hey! This may be the most eurocentric piece of garbage I’ve ever seen in my entire life.
Lol, so what? The Europe was the most important continent all throughout history.