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Monster Maps

A new book explores the power of medieval and Renaissance imaginations.

University of Toledo Breaks Dive World Record

The University of Toledo dive team made waves this month when the last member of their team left the 330-gallon “pool” in their Student Union to celebrate as new Guinness World Record holders for the "Longest Continual Dive By a Group of Divers in a Contained Environment."

Sea Monsters on Renaissance Maps

For thousands of years sea monsters have appeared on maps as both warnings to travelers and as decorations. Chet Van Duzer explores these monsters in his new book _Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps _and gives readers a better understanding of their place and purpose in history.

On the Hunt: David Trotter Pinpoints Another Great Lakes Wreck

More than 90 Great Lakes wrecks have been discovered by David Trotter over 35 years — his most recent: the _New York_, lost in Lake Huron 133 years ago.