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Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.
magellan • ferdinand magellan • around the world • circumnavigation of the globe • circumnavigated the world
Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.
magellan • ferdinand magellan • around the world • circumnavigation of the globe • circumnavigated the world
Ferdinand Magellan
With a little persuasion, Portugal's most famous explorer was able to convince Spain's King Charles that he was the right explorer to get the spice-route-finding job done
ferdinand magellan • spice islands • spice route • new world • columbus
With a little persuasion, Portugal's most famous explorer was able to convince Spain's King Charles that he was the right explorer to get the spice-route-finding job done
ferdinand magellan • spice islands • spice route • new world • columbus
Ferdinand Magellan – Sailor and Explorer
During a time when many believed the world to be flat, the journey of Ferdinand Magellan proved the world to be round.
ferdinand magellan • sailor • explorer • discoverer of pacific ocean • straights of magellan
During a time when many believed the world to be flat, the journey of Ferdinand Magellan proved the world to be round.
ferdinand magellan • sailor • explorer • discoverer of pacific ocean • straights of magellan
Magellan's Death
Ferdinand Magellan died fighting on a beach in a war among nieghboring tribes.
magellan's death • philippines • cebu • voyage • around the world
Ferdinand Magellan died fighting on a beach in a war among nieghboring tribes.
magellan's death • philippines • cebu • voyage • around the world
Magellan: Great Explorer or Villain?
Magellan is better known in Philippine History as one of the Spanish Conquistador. Perhaps his role was unforgiveable to some since he was the one who brought the Spaniards to the Island and four centuries of oppression ensued. However, he was also a great explorer and navigator.
ferdinand magellan • philippine history • exploration • spain • portugal
Magellan is better known in Philippine History as one of the Spanish Conquistador. Perhaps his role was unforgiveable to some since he was the one who brought the Spaniards to the Island and four centuries of oppression ensued. However, he was also a great explorer and navigator.
ferdinand magellan • philippine history • exploration • spain • portugal
Birds of Paradise
Few events in nature can surpass the thrill of spotting a Bird of Paradise in the wild. The photos done in zoos are technically superior but there is nothing like capturing the male Bird of Paradise on the wing.
ferdinand magellan • ill-fated • circumnavigation • molucca islands • cloves
Few events in nature can surpass the thrill of spotting a Bird of Paradise in the wild. The photos done in zoos are technically superior but there is nothing like capturing the male Bird of Paradise on the wing.
ferdinand magellan • ill-fated • circumnavigation • molucca islands • cloves
Juan Sebastian de Elcano
Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.
juan sebastian de elcano • the first european to circumnavigate the earth • elcano and the magellan expedition • elcano and the victoria • ferdinand magellan
Elcano was captain of the carrack Victoria, the first European ship to completely circumnavigate the globe.
juan sebastian de elcano • the first european to circumnavigate the earth • elcano and the magellan expedition • elcano and the victoria • ferdinand magellan
Magellan's Voyage
Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships on September 20, 1519.
magellan's voyage • ferdinand magellan • circumnavigate • circumnavigation • around the world
Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with five ships on September 20, 1519.
magellan's voyage • ferdinand magellan • circumnavigate • circumnavigation • around the world
Magellanic Penguins
There is a surprisingly large penguin population outside of the Antarctic. Among the non-Antarctic birds are the Magellanic penguins of South America.
magellanic penguin • south american penguins • falkland islands • chile • argentina
There is a surprisingly large penguin population outside of the Antarctic. Among the non-Antarctic birds are the Magellanic penguins of South America.
magellanic penguin • south american penguins • falkland islands • chile • argentina
Go to Belem for Lisbon’s Museums
Lisbon's Belem neighborhood on the Taugus is so separated from the city's historic center that it seems like another town - one filled with parks, monuments and art.
lisbon belem museums • ajuda palace royal coaches • jeronimos monastery cloister • portugal culture • taugus river discoveries monument
Lisbon's Belem neighborhood on the Taugus is so separated from the city's historic center that it seems like another town - one filled with parks, monuments and art.
lisbon belem museums • ajuda palace royal coaches • jeronimos monastery cloister • portugal culture • taugus river discoveries monument
Sir Francis Drake and The Golden Hinde
Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.
sir francis drake and the golden hinde • circumnavigating the world • golden hinde museum in london • st. mary overie docks • first person to circumnavigate the world
Between 1577 and 1580, Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the world. See a full scale replica of the Elizabethan Galleon he sailed in.
sir francis drake and the golden hinde • circumnavigating the world • golden hinde museum in london • st. mary overie docks • first person to circumnavigate the world
Golf With A View in CEBU
Whoever said that the best golf courses in the Philippines are only found in the capital Manila has never been to Cebu. Aside from a majestic landscape, where white sand extends into clear blue horizon, where dark coves stretch for miles and the underwater life teem with fish and corals, Cebu is also home to several excellent championship golf courses.
cebu • cebu city • golf • golfing • philippines
Whoever said that the best golf courses in the Philippines are only found in the capital Manila has never been to Cebu. Aside from a majestic landscape, where white sand extends into clear blue horizon, where dark coves stretch for miles and the underwater life teem with fish and corals, Cebu is also home to several excellent championship golf courses.
cebu • cebu city • golf • golfing • philippines
Adobo Chicken en Escabeche
With common histories of conquest by the Spanish in the 1500's, a fusion of two dishes from these distant nations is a fantastic combination.
adobo chicken • escabeche • mexican recipe • filipino recipe • recipe
With common histories of conquest by the Spanish in the 1500's, a fusion of two dishes from these distant nations is a fantastic combination.
adobo chicken • escabeche • mexican recipe • filipino recipe • recipe
Amerigo Vespucci, Early Explorer
Amerigo Vespucci was one of the early explorers to reach the New World. He was a contemporary of Columbus and is likewise well remembered--but mainly for his name.
amerigo vespucci • christopher columbus • new world voyages • spain • italy
Amerigo Vespucci was one of the early explorers to reach the New World. He was a contemporary of Columbus and is likewise well remembered--but mainly for his name.
amerigo vespucci • christopher columbus • new world voyages • spain • italy
Britain and the Falklands
Since being discovered by European explorers, few people have actually lived on the Falklands islands, but many countries have claimed ownership.
the falkland islands • britain • argentina • ferdinan magellean • uss lexington
Since being discovered by European explorers, few people have actually lived on the Falklands islands, but many countries have claimed ownership.
the falkland islands • britain • argentina • ferdinan magellean • uss lexington
The History and Mystery of Magellan's Cross
The legends of Magellan's Cross on Cebu in the Philippines are a matter of intrigue today almost 500 years after it was planted.
magellan's cross cebu philippines • magellan and the philippines • magellan and lapu lapu • cebu philippines historic sites • cebu philippines tourist sites
The legends of Magellan's Cross on Cebu in the Philippines are a matter of intrigue today almost 500 years after it was planted.
magellan's cross cebu philippines • magellan and the philippines • magellan and lapu lapu • cebu philippines historic sites • cebu philippines tourist sites
The Silk Road
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles.
silk road • silks • trade • caravans • persian
What we call the silk road is actually a network of "legs" in a long journey which at its hieght could transmit goods from Northern China to the British Isles.
silk road • silks • trade • caravans • persian
A Short History of Spices
You might see herbs and spices as simply the contents of little jars on the shelf, but throughout human history they have played a much bigger role.
herbs • spices • flavor • cooking • recipes
You might see herbs and spices as simply the contents of little jars on the shelf, but throughout human history they have played a much bigger role.
herbs • spices • flavor • cooking • recipes
Beaches and Resorts in Cebu City, Philippines
Being one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the Philippines, Cebu City prides itself of its many spectacular beaches and high class resorts.
philippines • cebu city • beaches and resorts in cebu city • candugay beach • sayaw beach
Being one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the Philippines, Cebu City prides itself of its many spectacular beaches and high class resorts.
philippines • cebu city • beaches and resorts in cebu city • candugay beach • sayaw beach
Clipper Ships
Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.
clipper • yankee • ship • mail • american
Near the peak of commercial sailing technology, clippers are somewhere between an awesome feat of engineering and a work of fine art.
clipper • yankee • ship • mail • american
Magellanic Penguins – Warm Water Species
It's still relatively easy to see Magellanic Penguins in the wild because they are common, they live in warmer water, and they breed in places that are easy to get to.
magellanic penguin • warm water penguin • penguin of argentina chile • magellanic penguin life cycle • facts about magellanic penguins
It's still relatively easy to see Magellanic Penguins in the wild because they are common, they live in warmer water, and they breed in places that are easy to get to.
magellanic penguin • warm water penguin • penguin of argentina chile • magellanic penguin life cycle • facts about magellanic penguins
Puerto Williams Chile
Located on Isla Navarino Puerto Williams is well off the tourist track ; a town of basic facilities, friendly locals and seafaring stories and adventures.
puerto williams chile • cape horn cruises • tierra del fuego chile • los dientes circuit chile • beagle channel tours
Located on Isla Navarino Puerto Williams is well off the tourist track ; a town of basic facilities, friendly locals and seafaring stories and adventures.
puerto williams chile • cape horn cruises • tierra del fuego chile • los dientes circuit chile • beagle channel tours
Things To Do in Santiago, Chile
Santiago, Chile, is a bustling, fun city packed with fabulous things to see and do.
santiago chile • santiago • chile activities • santiago activities • chilean food
Santiago, Chile, is a bustling, fun city packed with fabulous things to see and do.
santiago chile • santiago • chile activities • santiago activities • chilean food
Ushuaia Tierra del Fuego Argentina
Dramatically set under the white peaks of Cordillera Darwin mountains and beside the Beagle channel rich in marine life, Ushuaia is an attractive resort town.
ushuaia argentina • tierra del fuego national park argentina • beagle channel argentina • wildlife tours beagle channel • chilean fiords
Dramatically set under the white peaks of Cordillera Darwin mountains and beside the Beagle channel rich in marine life, Ushuaia is an attractive resort town.
ushuaia argentina • tierra del fuego national park argentina • beagle channel argentina • wildlife tours beagle channel • chilean fiords
With Leaders – The Name Counts
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
famous leaders • letter “n” • u.s. presidents • founding fathers • life magazine
It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.
famous leaders • letter “n” • u.s. presidents • founding fathers • life magazine
A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester
A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester is a fascinating tale detailing the Middle Ages. It talks about the painful transition of the Medieval to the Renaissance.
a world lit only by fire • william manchester • middle ages • the renaissance • greco-roman empire
A World Lit Only by Fire by William Manchester is a fascinating tale detailing the Middle Ages. It talks about the painful transition of the Medieval to the Renaissance.
a world lit only by fire • william manchester • middle ages • the renaissance • greco-roman empire
News sources for news you really won't find anywhere else, No. 1
For news you really can't find "anywhere else", then check out these Web sites.
media issues • satire • satire news • satiricle news • geocentric
For news you really can't find "anywhere else", then check out these Web sites.
media issues • satire • satire news • satiricle news • geocentric
Setting the Scene – First Europeans -1
The first article about the spread of European discovery of areas around the Pacific and Indian oceans.
torres • magellan • terra australis • new guinea • medieval
The first article about the spread of European discovery of areas around the Pacific and Indian oceans.
torres • magellan • terra australis • new guinea • medieval
Sir Francis Drake –The Dragon
During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.
sir francis drake • european explorers • age of exploration • famous explorers • golden hind
During the Age of Exploration there was no more fearless man than Sir Francis Drake. He was a patriot to the English crown and a dreaded pirate to her majesty's enemies.
sir francis drake • european explorers • age of exploration • famous explorers • golden hind
The Philippines Travel Fact File
With 7107 islands to explore, the famous Boracay island, Baroque churches, historic Spanish colonies, indigenous tribes, what you need to know begins here.
philippines • archipelago • spanish colony • island paradise • filipino
With 7107 islands to explore, the famous Boracay island, Baroque churches, historic Spanish colonies, indigenous tribes, what you need to know begins here.
philippines • archipelago • spanish colony • island paradise • filipino
The Dangers of Ocean Exploration
When Christopher Columbus set out in 1492 to seek a route to the riches of Asia, there was much that was misunderstood about the world and the seas outside Europe
earth • atlantic • pacific • ocean • columbus
When Christopher Columbus set out in 1492 to seek a route to the riches of Asia, there was much that was misunderstood about the world and the seas outside Europe
earth • atlantic • pacific • ocean • columbus
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