Two new studies released Monday provide contradictory evidence about the authenticity of the controversial Vinland map, considered by some to be the oldest map of North America.

AN OLD PARCHMENT'S HISTORY.; A TALE OF NEW-AMSTERDAM RECALLED BY AN ANCIENT DEED. Share full article. June 17, 1879. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

Researchers have discovered what is thought to be the first known map of the night sky, written over 2,000 years ago.. The map was discovered by scholars studying Christian texts written on an old ...

UNDATED (WKRC) - Researchers have discovered an ancient Christian relic that's over 2,000 years old. The document is believed to be the oldest map created of the stars.

Historic Map. Share. Facebook; ... Garman Harbottle from the Brookhaven National Laboratory says his team had dated the parchment to the mid 15th century, supporting the claims of its authenticity.

A 300-year-old map of a sprawling estate now in the care of the National Trust has gone on display after extensive conservation work. The hand-coloured parchment details Blickling, near Aylsham ...