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Ferdinand Magellan: The Man Who Proved the World Could Be Circled
Ferdinand Magellan set sail in 1519 to find a westward route to the Spice Islands and instead launched the first voyage around the world. Battling storms, mutiny, and starvation, his crew crossed the Pacific and proved the planet could be circled. Magellan himself never made it home—he was killed in the Philippines—but his daring plan reshaped global trade and forever changed how people saw the Earth.
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Sep 203 min read
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Edward I: The Hammer of the Scots and the Lawmaker King
Edward I was born on June 17, 1239, the eldest son of King Henry III and Eleanor of Provence. His early years were marked by the turbulence of a kingdom still wrestling with the legacy of Magna Carta. Unlike his bookish father, Edward developed a love for war and governance, training as a knight and learning to lead men from a young age. These lessons in power and conflict would define his reign as one of England’s most formidable kings.
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Aug 194 min read
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Setting Sail into the Unknown: Christopher Columbus and His First Transatlantic Voyage
On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail across the Atlantic on a voyage that would reshape the world. Backed by Spain, he sought a new route to Asia—but instead encountered the Americas. Discover the story behind his first transatlantic journey, the people he met, and the lasting impact of his fateful expedition.
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Aug 33 min read
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