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The Age of Exploration: Navigating the New World
Spanning the 15th to 17th centuries, was a period of unprecedented global exploration and discovery. European explorers set sail to discover new trade routes, expand their empires, and spread their religious beliefs. This era reshaped global trade, led to extensive cultural exchanges, and significantly impacted the course of world history. Vasco da Gama: Opening the…
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A Journey Through the Renaissance
A Cultural and Intellectual Revival Introduction In the tapestry of human history, certain epochs stand out as transformative, casting a radiant glow on the annals of time. One such luminary chapter is the Renaissance, a period that unfolded between the 14th and 17th centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of…
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Christopher Columbus’s First Voyage – Unveiling the Unknown
Introduction The Dawn of Exploration Background A world in flux Misconceptions about the world’s geography were prevalent during this era. Ptolemaic maps, based on ancient Greek theories, dominated scholarly understanding, portraying a world where the Indian Ocean was thought to be much smaller than reality. Columbus, however, embraced alternative theories, including those of Marinus of…
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