Giovanni Battista Ramusio

Giovanni Battista Ramusio was an Italian historian and geographer from the 16th century who compiled and published important travel writings and explorations of that era. His most notable work, "Navigationi et Viaggi," gathers detailed accounts of explorers like Marco Polo, Columbus, and Magellan, offering valuable insights into their journeys and discoveries. Ramusio’s writings helped preserve and share knowledge about new lands, cultures, and navigational routes during the Age of Exploration, making complex information accessible to scholars and readers of his time.