Famous Journeys
Famous Journeys
Meet the Explorers and Their Famous Journeys
1. Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual conquest of the Americas.
2. Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe, proving that the Earth was round and significantly expanding the known world.
3. Lewis and Clark
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark undertook an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, mapping a route to the Pacific Ocean and strengthening U.S. claims to the West.
4. Marco Polo
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer who traveled from Europe to Asia, documenting his experiences in "The Travels of Marco Polo" and introducing Europeans to Central Asia and China.
5. Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer known for his Antarctic expeditions, including the ill-fated Endurance expedition, where he displayed remarkable leadership and survival skills.