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Frisland, the Fake Isles

Frisland, the Fake Isles

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, History

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the story of Frisland, a mythical island claimed to be discovered by Nicolò Zeno in the 16th century. Despite being a forgery, the tale of Frisland was widely believed and appeared on maps for a century. The video also discusses Martin Frobisher's mistaken identification of Greenland as Frisland and the impact of Zeno's story on history. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

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