Martin Behaim's 1492 globe or 'Erdapfel' (earthapple) is the earliest surviving terrestrial globe. Made just prior to the discovery of the Americas, it gives a clear and fascinating insight into how the world was seen in the 15th century.

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This Italian terrestrial globe was created in 1790, and includes the three voyages of Captain James Cook.

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Created in 1792, this globe charts the heavens, and is the companion globe to Cassini's terrestrial globe of 1790.

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This blue modern day globe is correctly updated to 2004.

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