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Gil Eannes
Gil Eannes' would become legendary for his bravery as he sailed where no European had gone before.
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Prince Henry the Navigator
Infante Dom Henrique, as he was known in Portugal, showed great intelligence and interest in anything scientific from an early age.
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Want a Career in Hospitality? Follow the Example of Ivone Marques
If you've dreamed of a career in the hospitality industry, be inspired by how how Ivone Marques get her career started.
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Vanuatu Facts And Figures
A detailed list of facts and figures about Vanuatu as a simple introduction to this beautiful island nation.
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Canada
Did you ever wonder where the word "Canada" originated? It has an interesting history with numerous changes and relocations.
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Ferdinand Magellan
Magellan is generally credited as the first man to sail around the world.
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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.
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Travel to the Southernmost Tip of Africa
A two and a half hour drive from Cape Town leads one to the southernmost tip of Africa and the meeting point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at majestic Cape L'Agulhas.
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Garden Route Offers Ultimate Adventure Tourism
The Garden Route along South Africa's Western Cape coastline is a stretch of pristine beauty and scenery suitable for every adrenaline fix.
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Healthy Oranges
With so many varieties to choose from, where do you start? A closer look at these beautiful citrus fruits yields more than a glass or two of breakfast juice.
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Portugal, Sugar, and the African Slave Trade
Portuguese efforts in establishing plantation economies begin with the exploration of Africa's coast but end with New World opportunities heavily dependent on slavery.
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South Africa's Garden Route a Natural Paradise
Few visitors to South Africa miss a trip along the Garden Route between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, with its beautiful landscapes, mountains, forests and coastline
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The Archaeology of Angkor Wat
After more than a century of research, archaeologists at Angkor, once the capital of the mighty Khmer Empire, are still making new discoveries.
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The Rich History of Mozambique
Mozambique has a rich history spanning many years. Groups have ranged from hunters to kings.
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The Spice Trade
An introduction to the spice trade that for centuries has linked Europe with the Far East.
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The Spice Trade
An introduction to the spice trade that for centuries has linked Europe with the Far East.
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Angiosperm Fruits as Human Food
"Botanically speaking, tomatoes are the fruit of a vine, just as are cucumbers, squashes, beans, and peas." (Horace Gray)
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France in North America.
All students of history know that France had once vast colonies in North America. Even today, more than four hundred and fifty years after Jacques Cartier's voyage, France's tricolour still floats on a group of small islands south of Newfoundland!
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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.
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The Azores
The Azores are an archipelago of nine lush islands which lie almost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a fact which has caused them to have an unusual history.
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