Unearthing the mysteries of our planet’s past, ancient maps offer a unique window into the world as it once was, depicting continents that have long since disappeared. These maps, coupled with modern ...

Earth’s eighth continent, Zealandia, has been largely unrecognized and “missing” from maps for 375 years. This mostly underwater landmass, spanning about 4.9 million square kilometers, challenges ...

Under New Zealand, there lies a vast continent on the sea floor. Once part of the same land mass as Antarctica and Australia, the lost continent of Zealandia broke off 85 million years ago and ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Earth's mysterious eighth continent doesn't appear on most conventional maps. That's because almost 95 percent of its land mass is submerged thousands of feet beneath the Pacific Ocean. Zealandia — or ...

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Illustrations -- Notes on the Editors -- Notes on the Contributors -- Chapter 1 Introduction (1): Rival Interpretations of Continent Personifications -- ...