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It’s widely believed that Columbus discovered America – but was he the first European to sail there? ...

It’s widely believed that Columbus discovered America – but was he the first European to sail there? ...

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Poor planning and bad luck can lead even the bravest explorers to an untimely end. ...

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As well as telling tales of human tragedy, these ten rescue missions offer stories of outstanding bravery. ...

Life at sea during the great Age of Discovery was always tough and sometimes brutal. ...