Historical event

Age of Discovery

Date: Between c.1418 to c. 1620

Period of European maritime exploration and global expansion from the 15th to 17th centuries, beginning with Columbus's voyage to the Americas and including major expeditions by Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and English explorers.

Tags: age of discovery, age of exploration, columbus, vasco da gama, magellan, circumnavigation, portuguese exploration, spanish exploration, dutch exploration, english exploration, maritime expansion, new world, americas, trade routes, spice trade

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