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The invisible tracks that have shaped the world

Sara Caputo explains how the lines drawn across oceans throughout history can reveal stories of power, exploration and conquest

Published: November 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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Each ocean voyage through history has laid down a track that tells a story. These invisible pathways across the seas can reveal how the world has been shaped by power, conquest and exploration. Dr Sara Caputo tells Elinor Evans more about how lines on a map can have real-world consequences.

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Sara Caputo is the author of Tracks on the Ocean: A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel (Profile Books, 2024)

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Elinor EvansHead of digital (web and video)

Elinor Evans is head of digital (web and video)

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