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The remarkable Age of Discovery spanned from the mid-fifteenth century to the late sixteenth century. It was a time when European sailors embarked on explorations of the vast oceans for the first time.
It is difficult for us to grasp the level of fear and bravery these explorers possessed. Their knowledge of geography and the world was significantly less advanced compared to today. For instance, many believed that the Indian Ocean was a massive inland sea not connected to the Atlantic Ocean.
The oceans were thought to be inhabited by mythical sea creatures such as dragons and sea monsters. There were even tales of enormous water whirlpools that could swallow ships whole.
However, there were certain facts that the educated and experienced sailors of the time knew. They understood that the Earth was round, a truth that had been recognized since ancient times by various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese.
The only misconception they had was regarding the size of the world. They underestimated its vastness by a significant margin. This is why Christopher Columbus believed he had sailed all the way to India when he reached the Americas. He and other explorers couldn’t fathom the existence of … ...Read the rest.
“The Great Age of Discovery”
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