sovet-gagarin.org – In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain with a fleet of five ships, aiming to find a western route to the Spice Islands. This expedition would become the first successful circumnavigation of the Earth, proving that the world was much larger than previously thought. Magellan faced treacherous waters, including the Strait of…
sovet-gagarin.org – When we think of early European explorers, names like Columbus and Magellan often come to mind. However, centuries before these famous navigators, the Vikings were already venturing into unknown territories, navigating open seas, and establishing settlements far beyond their Scandinavian homelands. Often portrayed as fearsome raiders, the Vikings were also skilled seafarers, traders,…
sovet-gagarin.org – Human migration, one of the most significant events in the history of our species, began long before written history. The Prehistoric Era, which spans from the earliest days of human existence to the advent of recorded history, is marked by the gradual movement of human populations from their origins in Africa to other…
