Discover the history and impact of the Age of Exploration, which lasted from the early 15th century to the end of the 17th century.

When it comes to Christopher Columbus, explorer of the Age of Discovery, it's hard to separate truth from myth. Here are ten Christopher Columbus facts.

In the frigid Baltic Sea, archaeologists probing the surprisingly well-preserved remains of a revolutionary warship are seeing the era in a new way

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We tend to think the opening of the oceans was the work of 15th century pioneers, but they didn’t start the exploration of the seas.

Illustration of a 1621 Spanish Galéon

A map illustrating the evolution of Portugal into a global colonial power following the period of European exploration of the 15th century. Portugal’s colonial Empire began in the fifteenth century...