"You don't get discoveries like this every day or even every year: I don't remember anything of similar quality turning up at Oxford since I joined the Bodleian in 1992." "It's great that they found them and that they were able to work out just how important they are," he added. Mr Millea told THS that the atlases were "stunningly attractive" and "a very important find, because so few copies of this material exist and the ones at Queen's look almost new". It turned out that they dated from 1816 and while no further details were available the librarian, Veronika Vernier, traced them to the cartographer, Joao Teixeira.Īccording to the Times Higher supplement, Nick Millea, map librarian at the Bodleian Library, University of Oxford, directed Miss Vernier to a six-volume "bible" of Portuguese cartography. Take the tale of the librarian at Oxford University's Queen's College who recently uncovered two remarkable treasures which had lain unknown among its manuscripts since at least the 18 th century. But the serendipity of finding something you never knew you owned is always a pleasure. Check out our stunning properties at You can't lose something you don't know you ever had. Check out the link hereĬome to Florida, stay on Anna Maria Island, and do so in the finest comfort you can imagine with Anna Maria Vacations. It's almost worth moving to Owensboro for, just to take advantage. Now we know a good deal when we see one, and this is a good deal. Officials said without this boost, they could fall short, and the grant will drop to $150,000.Īllegiant Air is also offering additional holiday flights. In order for the airport to get the FAA money, 10,000 passengers must fly out of Owensboro by the end of 2009. The airline is offering flights from Owensboro to Orlando for $9.99. To find out more, and stay in one of the island's very best rental properties, visit Not strictly map news, but worth sharing if you're anywhere near Owensboro, KY.Īllegiant Air is offering a deal to help Owensboro- Daviess County Regional Airport get a $1 million grant.
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The findings come just a week after Nasa, the American space agency, announced that they had found water on the surface of the Red Planet, raising hopes of finding life on Mars. These created a network of valleys on the surface of the planet more than twice as extensive as previously thought. The large body of water was fed through rivers carrying rainwater, scientists believe. New evidence uncovered by scientists (you just knew it would be them) has revealed that the northern half of Mars was once covered by a vast sea. Is there life on Mars? asked David Bowie once.
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