Portuguese dominance in the Atlantic (II): Vasco da Gama
After the death of Henry “The Navigator” in 1460, the expeditions stopped for 11 years. Many explorers had the courage to continue the ambitious project,...
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After the death of Henry “The Navigator” in 1460, the expeditions stopped for 11 years. Many explorers had the courage to continue the ambitious project,...
*In memory of Francisco Saraiva, today a little further, but always in our hearts* The Portuguese dominance in the Atlantic during the 15th and 16th...
Explorations during the Middle Ages, despite not harboring many discoveries as it did during the Ancient Age, were riddled with long journeys and very detailed...
The human being is, above all, a curious species. He keeps wondering why, where, when and how. From the moment it became aware of its...
In this blog we have already talked about some environmental disasters caused by the lack of planning, such as the drying up of the Aral...
As a cartographic lover, it was sad to discover that the Earth’s surface is perfectly drawn today thanks to the advanced technology tools that we...
There are many atmospheric phenomena in the world. Some are overwhelming, like a lightning storm; others are beautiful, like the appearance of a rainbow; or...