The map, drawn by Judah Abenzara, is the only example in America of the school of medieval Jewish map-makers which reached its peak on the Balearic Island of Majorca in the 14th and 15th Centuries.

Egypt is often known for its ancient history, vast deserts, and famous landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza - but now it’s ...

The forces that would shape my home state’s violent history were set in motion by a 480-year-old map made by a Spanish explorer. Skip to content Site Navigation ...