Age of Discovery
Why we are living in the 'greatest era of exploration’
Who was the real Dracula?
Legendary Spanish galleon shipwreck discovered in Oregon
240 men started Magellan's voyage around the world. Only 18 finished it.
The Suez Canal blockage detoured ships through an area notorious for shipwrecks
Magellan was first to sail around the world, right? Think again.
A 500-year-old map used by Columbus reveals its secrets
No, Captain Cook's Ship Hasn't Been Found Yet
Historic Photos Celebrate Pioneering Black Explorer
Ancient Islanders Visited by Columbus Not 'Extinct,' Study Finds
What Wiped Out the Aztecs? Scientists Find New Clues.
Rare Solar Navigation Tool Found in Ancient Shipwreck
Why Haven't We Found Christopher Columbus's Ships?
A Nightmare Disease Haunted Ships During Age of Discovery
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Polar Exploration?
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