Mystery, money and dubious dealings: The story of the Vinland map has it all. Author Kirsten Seaver will share the tale next week at California State University, Stanislaus.
What: Discovered in 1957, the Vinland map was originally thought to be a medieval chart of Norse explorations of the world. The excitement surrounding its discovery proved lucrative for some. Within a few years, however, skepticism mounted as to the map’s authenticity.
While historians and scientists continue to challenge the Vinland map’s historic value, a strong contingent defends its validity.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010
Where: Carol Burke Lounge, CSU Stanislaus campus, One University Circle, Turlock
Who: Kirsten Seaver, a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, London and author of “Maps, Myth and Men: The Story of the Vinland Map”
Cost: Free admission
Sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta ad the CSU Stanislaus History Department
What: Discovered in 1957, the Vinland map was originally thought to be a medieval chart of Norse explorations of the world. The excitement surrounding its discovery proved lucrative for some. Within a few years, however, skepticism mounted as to the map’s authenticity.
While historians and scientists continue to challenge the Vinland map’s historic value, a strong contingent defends its validity.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010
Where: Carol Burke Lounge, CSU Stanislaus campus, One University Circle, Turlock
Who: Kirsten Seaver, a fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, London and author of “Maps, Myth and Men: The Story of the Vinland Map”
Cost: Free admission
Sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta ad the CSU Stanislaus History Department