On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.

<p>On this day in 1570, Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius published the world’s first modern atlas.</p>

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Abraham Ortelius publishes the first world atlas - May 22nd, 1570

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