THE CASE IN BRIEF

A centuries-old world map attributed to cartographer Joan Blaeu reportedly survived after being stuffed into a chimney in a Scottish castle. An extraordinary recycling choice, though the discovery details need confirmation from a museum or conservator before we treat the story as fully verified.

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