Between 1492 and 1504, the Italian explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus led four transatlantic maritime expeditions in the name of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain to the Caribbean and to Central …

Nov 9, 2009 · At the end of the 15th century, it was nearly impossible to reach Asia from Europe by land. The route was long and arduous, and encounters with hostile armies were difficult to avoid.

2 days ago · Columbus sailed in search of a route to Cathay (China) and India to bring back gold and spices that were highly sought in Europe. His patrons, Ferdinand II and Isabella I of Spain, hoped …

Oct 12, 2020 · Columbus is acknowledged as the first to establish contact between Europe and the Americas known as the Columbian Exchange whereby people, plants, technology, and other aspects …

Oct 15, 2023 · Upon news of Columbus’s arrest, the royal couple promptly freed and eventually allowed the adventurer to participate in a fourth voyage to the New World. For this journey, Columbus …

His four famous journeys to the New World in the late 15th century and early 16th century altered the history of the world and led to a mass migration of people from the Old World to the New World. …

Christopher Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean searching for a new sea route to the spices in India. He never made it to Asia, but instead discovered a “New World” to Europeans.

Mar 23, 2025 · Sponsored by Spain, Columbus set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a new trade route to Asia, but instead encountered the Americas, initiating centuries of exploration, …

Oct 9, 2023 · Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World” of the Americas on a 1492 expedition. Learn about his landing spot, route, ships, and more.

Columbus' voyage took place during the early decades of the European Age of Exploration, following advances in ship design and navigational instrumentation that enabled Portuguese explorers to …