Antique Style Globes

Back in the 16th century most of the world was undiscovered. Imagine the skill of ancient cartographers. Primitive tools, limited information. Antique globes are true historical documents from the age of Discovery and Exploration. See the world through the eyes of Renaissance Navigators and Scientists. These globes allow you to sail the oceans in search of new and unknown continents. Follow strange and unfamiliar coastlines. Use the globe to sail to distant Cathay where the streets are said to be paved with gold. Map the New and Old World, as well as the Heavens. These globes make an excellent gift for a student or history buff. Click on product name or image to view product details.

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What about Earth Globes as Home Decor Pieces?

Globes are smart alternatives to earth maps. A globe is a sphere shaped model of earth or any other celestial body. Simple and very complex globes are available on the market. In layman terms, globes are earth maps in spherical shape. The earth globes show either the earth's political boundaries or the earth's topography. In globes where topography is included, the mountain chains are shown as raised areas beyond the sphere surface.  Read the rest of the article....