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Articles

Windward Sailing in Antiquity: The Elephant in the Room

La navegación en contra del viento en la antigüedad: El elefante en la habitación

被视而不见的古代迎风航行

被視而不見的古代迎風航行

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Pages 179-194 | Published online: 26 Apr 2023

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