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With just a few clicks you can find all the details about the continents of the earth today. The world map, as we know it now, is not that old, though. Nearly 200 years ago, large parts of Africa, Australia, New Guinea or Antarctica were still white spots on the map. Only the shorelines of the individual parts of the earth were widely known at the beginning of the 19th century. In earlier centuries, maps were often determined by the imagination of the respective mapper. In the late Middle Ages and early modern times, there were no real ”cartographers“ yet. Instead, physicians, mathematicians, astronomers and other interested scholars were trying to draw maps.
However, the Greek universal genius Claudius Ptolemy already made his mark almost 2,000 years ago as a mapper. One of his most famous works was an atlas of the countries known back then. For Ptolemy, the world did exist between the Canary Islands in the west and China in the east. His atlas contained a world map and 26 country maps. Most of the work consisted of a list of over 8,000 places, though. For each place name, both its latitude and longitude were specified. The coordinate system for this had been developed by Ptolemy himself. It was designed already in such good quality that its definition of the latitude is valid until today: The equator has a latitude of 0°, the two poles +90° and -90°. Ptolemy already assumed in the year 150 AD that the earth was a globe.
By many people, the atlas of Ptolemy is still considered to be the most important map of antiquity. When the Roman Empire went down, the atlas fell into oblivion in Europe along with countless other scholarly books. In the Orient, on the other hand, the works of ancient scholars were kept like treasures. They contributed significantly to the fact that the Islamic world experienced a cultural heyday in the Middle Ages. In the 14th century, a well-preserved manuscript of Ptolemy's geographical writings reached Constantinople and was forwarded to Italy. There, it was translated into Latin. More than 1,000 years after Ptolemy's life, his (expanded) atlas became a standard work known throughout Europe. This contributed significantly to the fact that many scholars left the restricted world view of the Middle Ages behind and (literally) broadened their horizons. Almost all of the great explorers and sailors of the 15th and 16th centuries used the atlas of Ptolemy to plan their voyages. Later, they supplemented the atlas with the maps of the newly discovered coasts of Africa and America.
In the 21st century, the world has long been fully explored and its culinary treasures are no longer a secret. But you don't have to get on a plane to enjoy the flavours of distant lands. With Davert Cups, you can enjoy them quickly and easily at home or during a break. Davert Couscous Cup Moroccan brings the flavour of 1001 Nights to the table. If you miss the cuisine of South East Asia, you should try Davert Noodle Cup Thai. Lemon grass and ginger give this noodle dish its unmistakable character. Noodle Cup Lentils Bolognese is a vegetarian interpretation of the Italian pasta classic that can be prepared in just a few minutes. With the Couscous Cup Chilli sin Carne, you can enjoy the typical flavour of Tex-Mex cuisine - without any meat. For a breakfast with the flair of the Silk Road, Oat Porridge Cup Apricot Chai combines tender oat flakes, fruity apricots and golden linseed with the caramelised sweetness of dates and fine chai spices. A timeless classic is Davert Oat Porridge Cup Apple Cinnamon, which can be enjoyed warm or cold. Davert Cups turn a small in-between meal into a culinary trip around the world.
