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Learn about the four transatlantic expeditions led by the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus in the name of the Spanish monarchs between 1492 and 1504. Discover how his quest for a westward route to Asia led to the European discovery and colonization of the New World.
Columbus wrote a letter to the Spanish court after his first voyage in 1492-1493, claiming to have discovered the islands of the Indies. He urged a second expedition and promised great riches, but did not mention the number of ships or the route he sailed.
The fourth and last voyage of Christopher Columbus was a failed attempt to find a western route to the Far East in 1502-1504. He landed on the mainland of Middle America, possibly the first non-Amerindian contact with the Maya civilization, but faced many hardships and losses.
Learn about the life, voyages, and legacy of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and opened the way for European colonization of the Americas. Find out facts about his birth, family, marriages, achievements, controversies, and more.
Grand Central Terminal is a commuter rail terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, serving the northern parts of the New York metropolitan area. It is one of the world's ten most-visited tourist attractions, with 21.6 million visitors in 2018, and has a distinctive Beaux-Arts architecture and interior design.
The route was designed to replicate that taken by Christopher Columbus in his first visit to the New World. Three locations were seen as key to the route: Genoa, Italy – The birthplace of Christopher Columbus; Palos de la Frontera, Spain – The port from which Columbus sailed; The island of San Salvador – The first land encountered on the ...
The 343rd Naval Air Group was a Japanese fighter unit in World War II, composed of the best surviving ace pilots and equipped with the Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden-Kai. It fought against American carriers and aircraft in the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign, and was disbanded after the surrender.
343 Industries is an American video game developer that produces the Halo series of military science fiction games. Founded in 2007 after Bungie's departure, the studio is part of Xbox Game Studios and has developed Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians and Halo Infinite.