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European Voyages of Exploration - http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/
Richly illustrated site looks at the factors that contributed to 15th and 16th century exploration and the individuals, as well as the roles Spain and Portugal. |
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In the Footsteps of Marco Polo - http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Marco/index.html
Interactive journey of Marco Polo, provided by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
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Latitude: The Art and Science of Fifteenth-Century Navigation - http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~feegi/
A look at the tools, history, and knowledge 15th-century navigators had at their disposal as they set out in uncharted waters. |
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Western Conquerors: The Age of Discovery - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Flats/3795/port2.htm
Focuses on the role Portugal played in initiating this era. |
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The Conquistadors - http://www.pbs.org/opb/conquistadors/
Online learning adventure retraces the footsteps of four Spanish explorers. From PBS. |