Voyages of Discovery

Voyages of discovery refer to historic journeys undertaken by explorers to find new lands, resources, and trade routes. These expeditions, often sponsored by countries during the Age of Exploration (15th to 17th centuries), significantly expanded knowledge of geography and cultures. Pioneers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan ventured into the unknown, encountering different peoples and environments. Their discoveries had profound impacts on world history, including colonization, the exchange of goods and ideas, and shifts in global power dynamics, shaping the world as we know it today.