A History of Representations of the Earth
A social video exploring how representations and maps of the Earth have evolved throughout history. Published by France Culture, Culture Prime and the BnF, it reached more than 300,000 views.
Square format optimised for social media
Subject
This video traces the history of representations of the Earth across the centuries: from the first ancient maps to modern projections, by way of medieval world maps and the age of exploration. How has our view of the world evolved alongside scientific and technological progress?
Editorial Approach
A short, dynamic format made for social media, with brisk editing, graphic animations and embedded subtitles for silent viewing. The aim: to make a complex historical and scientific subject accessible in under two minutes.
Broadcast & Impact
Published simultaneously on the Facebook pages of France Culture, Culture Prime and the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the video reached more than 300,000 views.
My Role
Direction
Editing
Art direction
Format
1:1 social video
Optimised for Facebook
Embedded subtitles
Broadcast
France Culture
Culture Prime
BnF (Bibliothèque nationale de France)
Impact
300,000+ views
Multiplatform
Cultural mediation
Credits
- Direction & editing Damien Rayuela
- Broadcast France Culture, Culture Prime, BnF
- Partner Bibliothèque nationale de France