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Quarto Abeunte Saeculo Quarto Abeunte Saeculo
Quarto Abeunte Saeculo- Encyclical issued by Pope Leo XIII on the occasion of the Columbus Quadricentennial, in 1892. Paints the explorer as an exemplary Catholic motivated by a desire to advance the Christian faith. ...
Honoring Christopher Columbus Honoring Christopher Columbus
Honoring Christopher Columbus- Essay defending Columbus and his discovery, and blames others around him for the hardships and disease brought to the natives of the New World, which were also practicing human sacrifice an ...
Reportret: Christopher Columbus Reportret: Christopher Columbus
Reportret: Christopher Columbus- Carefully reconstructed portrait without anachronisms, respecting contemporary style, and based on historical sources. ...
Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus
Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus- The Avalon Project presents an English translation of the missive given to Columbus by Ferdinand and Elizabeth in 1492. ...
Extracts from Columbus's Journal Extracts from Columbus's Journal
Extracts from Columbus's Journal- Selected passages from the journal of his voyage of 1492, from the Medieval Sourcebook. ...
Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain
Columbus' Letter to the King and Queen of Spain- A translation of a letter to the Spanish monarchs written around 1494, from the Medieval Sourcebook. ...
Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus
Teaching about the Voyages of Columbus- Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which details ways teachers can best instruct students about the different voyages of Christopher Columbus. ...
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery- Book by Filson Young (1906). Complete downloadable e-text from Project Gutenburg. ...
Columbus, Christopher Columbus, Christopher
Columbus, Christopher- Article from the Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. ...
Antarctic Explorers: James Cook Antarctic Explorers: James Cook
Antarctic Explorers: James Cook- Biography of the explorer with details of his Southern Ocean voyages. ...
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby- Captain Cook Memorial Museum located in John Walkers's House, Whitby, where James Cook served his seaman's apprentiship, important collection of original pictures, manuscripts and art ...
The First British Ship on the NW Coast of America The First British Ship on the NW Coast of America
The First British Ship on the NW Coast of America- On Monday, March 30th 1778, Captain James Cook, and his crew sailed his ship Discovery for the first time into Nootka Harbor. ...
Captain Cook Society Captain Cook Society
Captain Cook Society- "A society for everyone interested in James Cook." Publications, articles, biography, and related links. ...
James Cook: Celebrated North Country Explorer James Cook: Celebrated North Country Explorer
James Cook: Celebrated North Country Explorer- The life of Captain Cook and his contemporaries as represented by the collections of the British Library, the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, and other institutions. ...
Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer
Captain James Cook: The World's Explorer- Biographical essay, several images, Cook bibliography and links, news, and discussion forum. ...
James Cook 1728-1779 James Cook 1728-1779
James Cook 1728-1779- Essay from The Encyclopedia of New Zealand Biography vol.1 (1990). ...
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado- Biography from the PBS series site "The West." ...
Journey of Coronado Journey of Coronado
Journey of Coronado- Detailed account of the expedition to Cibola in 1540. ...
Coronado Expedition 1540-42 Coronado Expedition 1540-42
Coronado Expedition 1540-42- Color map showing Coronado's route with an overlay of current state boundaries. ...
Hernán Cortés Hernán Cortés
Hernán Cortés- Features a short biographical sketch of the conqueror. ...
Hernando Cortes Hernando Cortes
Hernando Cortes- Concise biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. ...
Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico
Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico- Translated accounts provide an Aztec perspective on Cortez's conquest. From the Modern History Sourcebook. ...
Hernan Cortes - From Second Letter to the Emperor Charles V Hernan Cortes - From Second Letter to the Emperor Charles V
Hernan Cortes - From Second Letter to the Emperor Charles V- A description of his conquest and its riches, 1520. ...
Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama- Explores da Gama's role as the knight commander of the military Order of Christ. Includes other biographical information and sketches. ...
Vasco Da Gama Vasco Da Gama
Vasco Da Gama- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia with links to related articles. ...
500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India 500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India
500 Years After Vasco da Gama Arrived in India- Examines the current controversy over whether da Gama was an explorer or an exploiter. ...
Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE
Round Africa to India, 1497-1498 CE- Translation of da Gama's original account. From the Modern History Sourcebook. ...
Hernando De Soto Hernando De Soto
Hernando De Soto- Biographical article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. ...
Soto is Born Soto is Born
Soto is Born- First chapter of the book "Hernando de Soto: A Savage Quest in the Americas". Covers his early life. ...
Leif Ericson Homepage Leif Ericson Homepage
Leif Ericson Homepage- Biographical essays and articles on "the discoverer of America." ...
Leif Ericson Biography (from ODIN) Leif Ericson Biography (from ODIN)
Leif Ericson Biography (from ODIN)- Short biography from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ...
Reportret: Leif Ericsson Reportret: Leif Ericsson
Reportret: Leif Ericsson- Encyclopedia-quality article on Ericsson's life and achievements. ...
Leif Ericsson Leif Ericsson
Leif Ericsson- An illustrated biography from the Viking Network. ...
Mappa.Mundi Magazine: Prince Henry, The Navigator 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. ...
Africans in America: Prince Henry the Navigator 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. ...
Prince Henry the Navigator Prince Henry the Navigator
Prince Henry the Navigator- An article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. ...
The Azerbaijan Connection: Challenging Euro-Centric Theories of Migration 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. ...
Thor Heyerdahl Expeditions and Archaeology of the Pacific Peoples 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. ...
Thor Heyerdahl, Kon Tiki and Sea Routes to Polynesia 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 captain Cook. ...
Thor Heyerdahl in Azerbaijan: Kon-Tiki Man 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 Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl- Bibliography and biography. ...
Heyerdahl Nears End of Voyage 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 - Who2 Profile Thor Heyerdahl - Who2 Profile
Thor Heyerdahl - Who2 Profile- Vital statistics, short biography and links. ...
The Ship Half Moon The Ship Half Moon
The Ship Half Moon- Detailed introduction to the Dutch ship Henry Hudson commanded in 1609. ...
Henry Hudson: an Englishman in Dutch service 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. ...
Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Batuta Travels Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Batuta Travels
Medieval Sourcebook: Ibn Batuta Travels- Selections from Ibn Batuta's journal. ...
Joliet, Louis Joliet, Louis
Joliet, Louis- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. ...
NOVA Online: Voyage of Doom NOVA Online: Voyage of Doom
NOVA Online: Voyage of Doom- Companion site to a program about La Salle's wrecked La Belle. ...
La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de
La Salle, René-Robert-Cavelier, Sieur de- Article from the Catholic Encyclopedia. ...
Texas Treasures - Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle - Texas State Library 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. ...

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