How Leonardo da Vinci Made a "Satellite" Map in 1502 (Video).
In 1502, while working as a military engineer for Cesare Borgia , Leonardo da Vinci undertook the task of creating a unique map of Imola. At the time, the prevailing maps were depicted in a birds eye or hillside view, often embellished with mythical creatures . Without access to modern satellites, Leonardo relied on his ingenuity and symbolic imagination. via @ancientorigins
