History

The Story of Major John Wesley Powell The Story of Major John Wesley Powell- A biography from Canyon Country Online. The American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon The American Experience: Lost in the Grand Canyon- Companion site to the PBS series about Powell's Colorado River journey. With timeline, maps, and program information. The Powell Expedition The Powell Expedition- A map and account of the events of the Colorado River expedition. Juan Ponce de León Juan Ponce de León- Concise biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. The Glories Of Kinsay The Glories Of Kinsay- An account of Polo's travels written soon after his return to his homeland. From the Medieval Sourcebook. Marco Polo: On the Tartars Marco Polo: On the Tartars- Some excerpts from the diary of Marco Polo and his Chinese expeditions. From the Medieval Sourcebook. F. Wood's Did Marco Polo Go To China? F. Wood's Did Marco Polo Go To China?- A critical appraisal with notes by Dr. Igor de Rachewiltz of the Australian National University. Marco Polo Marco Polo- An online summary of National Geographic's feature article tracing Polo's expedition, with images and bibliography. Marco Polo Marco Polo- Biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Marco Polo's Asia Marco Polo's Asia- An essay on Marco Polo and his adventures in Asia. Marco Polo and His Travels Marco Polo and His Travels- Article by the Silkroad Foundation. Francisco Pizarro Francisco Pizarro- Concise biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Douglas Mawson Douglas Mawson- Profile of the Antarctic explorer and information about the Australasian Antarctic Expedition. Jacques Marquette: NSH Statue Jacques Marquette: NSH Statue- Short biography and photograph of statue donated by the state of Wisconsin that resides in the National Statuary Hall Collection. Marquette, Jacques Marquette, Jacques- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World Ferdinand Magellan's Voyage Round the World- Verbose account made in 1524 of the voyage that proved the earth was round. The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide The Magellan Venus Explorer's Guide- Provides a short biography of the explorer. Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan- Short biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Lewis and Clark: A Journey Lewis and Clark: A Journey- Full text of the first official account of the expedition. Includes maps and other resources. Jefferson's Secret Message Regarding the Lewis & Clark Expedition Jefferson's Secret Message Regarding the Lewis & Clark Expedition- Letter asking Congress for money to fund the expedition. NPR : Hidden Treasures: Lewis and Clark's Map NPR : Hidden Treasures: Lewis and Clark's Map- In 1806, over a camp fire and food, Nez Perce Indian chiefs made a map for William Clark showing a short and safe journey through th… Lewis and Clark and the Revealing of America Lewis and Clark and the Revealing of America- Library of Congress online exhibition of navigation maps. Includes a virtual tour format. Lewis and Clark Lewis and Clark- National Geographic's expedition gallery, with references. Following the Voyage of Discovery Following the Voyage of Discovery- A few historical FAQs, with an expedition map. Lewis and Clark Trail Lewis and Clark Trail- Historical account of the Corps of Discovery along the Lewis and Clark Trail. Includes an events calendar, trail properties, and trail treasures. Lewis and Clark Expedition Lewis and Clark Expedition- Expedition paintings and summary, with an annotated subject bibliography. Discovering Lewis and Clark Discovering Lewis and Clark- Interactive workshop providing an overview of the journey of Lewis and Clark, including journal excerpts. PBS Online: Lewis and Clark PBS Online: Lewis and Clark- Companion site to the Ken Burns film, 'Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery.' Information on the explorers, expedition journals, tri… National Geographic: Lewis and Clark National Geographic: Lewis and Clark- Includes an interactive journey log, maps, historical photos, drawings, a timeline, and details of their discoveries. Leo Africanus Leo Africanus- Biography, commentaries on his life, extracts from his writing. La Salle, René Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle, René Robert Cavelier, sieur de- Biography from the Handbook of Texas Online. Texas Treasures - Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle - Texas State Library Texas Treasures - Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle - Texas State Library- Brief biography of the explorer and the library's holding related to him. La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. NOVA Online: Voyage of Doom NOVA Online: Voyage of Doom- Companion site to a program about La Salle's wrecked La Belle. Joliet, Louis Joliet, Louis- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Batuta Travels Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Batuta Travels- Selections from Ibn Batuta's journal. Henry Hudson: an Englishman in Dutch service Henry Hudson: an Englishman in Dutch service- Short overview of Hudson's years as an explorer for the Netherlands. The Ship Half Moon The Ship Half Moon- Detailed introduction to the Dutch ship Henry Hudson commanded in 1609. Thor Heyerdahl - Who2 Profile Thor Heyerdahl - Who2 Profile- Vital statistics, short biography and links. Heyerdahl Nears End of Voyage Heyerdahl Nears End of Voyage- An article in Guardian reporting on Heyerdahl's illness and includes a biography. Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl- Bibliography and biography. Thor Heyerdahl in Azerbaijan: Kon-Tiki Man Thor Heyerdahl in Azerbaijan: Kon-Tiki Man- A biography and report on his theories pertaining to Azeraijan. Thor Heyerdahl, Kon Tiki and Sea Routes to Polynesia Thor Heyerdahl, Kon Tiki and Sea Routes to Polynesia- Lectures by Thor Heyerdahl on sea routes to Polynesia, including the Kon Tiki, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), raft navigation and … Thor Heyerdahl Expeditions and Archaeology of the Pacific Peoples Thor Heyerdahl Expeditions and Archaeology of the Pacific Peoples- Biography, information about the expeditions and a link collection. The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration- Paper by Dr. Thor Heyerdahl, published spring 1995. Prince Henry the Navigator Prince Henry the Navigator- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. Africans in America: Prince Henry the Navigator Africans in America: Prince Henry the Navigator- Excerpt from a PBS series examines Henry's role in opening routes for the trade of slaves. Mappa.Mundi Magazine: Prince Henry, The Navigator Mappa.Mundi Magazine: Prince Henry, The Navigator- Article provides an overview of Henry's life and its impact. Leif Ericsson Leif Ericsson- An illustrated biography from the Viking Network. Reportret: Leif Ericsson Reportret: Leif Ericsson- Encyclopedia-quality article on Ericsson's life and achievements.