Maritime History

Christopher Columbus 5 (75)

European Explorers, Explorer, Global Exploration, History of the Americas, Italian Navigators, Maritime History, Navigator, Person, Spanish Colonial History / , , , , , , , , ,

Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator credited with opening the Americas to European exploration. Sailing under the Spanish Crown, Columbus embarked on four transatlantic voyages, aiming to find a western maritime route to Asia, but instead encountered the Caribbean islands, initiating widespread European colonization of the Americas. Early Life and Background 🏛️ […]

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Atlantic Ocean 5 (38)

Climate Science, Environmental Issues, Global Trade and Commerce, Marine Biodiversity, Marine Geography, Maritime History, Ocean Currents, Oceans of the World / , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean on Earth, covering approximately 106 million km² (41 million mi²). It separates the continents of North and South America from Europe and Africa, serving as a critical conduit for global trade, climate regulation, and marine biodiversity. Geography and Location 🗺️ Oceanography 🌊 History and Exploration 🛶 Economy and

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