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Articles related to "Ferdinand Magellan"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 |
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