Scholars were analyzing secret Army maps—and found a lost trade route

These maps detailed the Great Mongolian Road, which included key settlements and important water sources.
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Top secret D-Day maps used by Allies in WW2 invasion unearthed in cardboard box

A set of top-secret WW2 maps that were crucial to the success of the Allied forces during the iconic D-Day landings was discovered in a cardboard box. The maps, which were snagged for a mere £10 ($13) ...
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Secret maps, now gone, were used to draw parts of NC election map

North Carolina map-makers used “concept maps” unseen by the public to draw parts of the new state House map now under scrutiny in an ongoing gerrymandering lawsuit, according to a key lawmaker’s ...
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Scholars Were Analyzing Secret Army Maps—And Found a Lost Trade Route

Researchers scoured previously classified Japanese military maps that accurately represent a lost Silk Road route. These maps detailed the Great Mongolian Road, which included key settlements and ...