Map that named America is a puzzle for researchers

 

By David Alexander
Mon Dec 3, 12:09 PM ET

 

"The actual shape of South America is correct," said Hebert. "The width of South America at certain key points is correct within 70 miles of accuracy."

Given what Europeans are believed to have known about the world at the time, it should not have been possible for the mapmakers to produce it, he said.