The Ancient Atlas
The Ancient Atlas · Island field guides

Across the strait.

Corsica and Sardinia. Two neighbouring islands, read through their stonework. Start with the photographs, compare the features, then follow the people filming the places.

Cucuruzzu
Island field guide

Corsica

Towers, massive granite, dolmens and carved human figures.

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Santa Cristina · Paulilatino
Island field guide

Sardinia

Nuraghi, a sacred well, and three ways into the films.

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A shared map, many voices

The place comes first.

Photographs show what to notice. Original filmmakers take you onto the ground. Ancient Atlas conversations sit alongside that work, with the source creators named and linked.

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