List of explorers - Wikipedia
Leif Erikson (c.970–c.1020) was a famous Norse explorer who is credited for being the first European to set foot on American soil. Explorers are listed below with their common names, countries of origin (modern and former), centuries of activity and main areas of exploration.
10 Famous Explorers Whose Discoveries Connected the World
2023年8月10日 · Celebrated and controversial explorers like Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, and Ferdinand Magellan made groundbreaking journeys across the globe.
15 Famous Explorers Who Changed the World - History Hit
2023年3月3日 · Here are 15 of the most famous explorers during the Age of Exploration, before and after. 1. Marco Polo (1254-1324) A Venetian merchant and adventurer, Marco Polo travelled along the Silk Road from Europe to Asia between 1271 and 1295.
The 25 Most Important Explorers Who Changed the World
2024年5月27日 · So who were the most important and influential explorers in history? Here is a list of 25 individuals whose achievements stand out as extraordinary feats of courage, navigational skill, and sheer determination to push back the borders of the known world: 1. Marco Polo (1254-1324)
40 Famous Explorers and Their Groundbreaking Journeys
2023年12月6日 · We narrate the daring missions of courageous men and women who overcame enormous obstacles to reveal the secrets of the world, from Christopher Columbus‘ historic journey across the Atlantic in 1492 to the victories of polar explorers like Roald Amundsen and Ernest Shackleton in the twentieth century. Their descriptions of strange lands ...
Most Famous Explorers - List of Famous Explorers in History
There have been many famous explorers throughout time whose achievements and bravery are worth noting. Their purposeful accomplishments and occasional accidental discoveries have helped to shape the course of history.
Who were the 10 Most Influential Explorers of the Age of …
2023年2月9日 · From Portugal's Vasco da Gama to England's Sir Francis Drake, these are the 10 most famous explorers of the Age of Discovery.
4 Famous Explorers from the Age of Exploration - TheCollector
2024年1月24日 · The Age of Exploration marked an evolution of navigation, global trade, and warfare. It also marked a darker chapter: the first wave of European colonization. Here are four of the famous explorers who pioneered this era.
Top 10 Famous Explorers - Biography Online
A list of 10 of the world’s greatest and most famous explorers. 1. Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506) An Italian explorer, Columbus made four ground-breaking voyages to the Americas (1st journey was in 1492 to the Bahamas).
Famous Explorers: Sailors, Aviators, and Pioneers - Biography
From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, these celebrated—and controversial—explorers made groundbreaking journeys across the globe.