This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: First Sightings of Australia.IntroductionWho discovered Australia? As
Sir Francis Drake at Lagos
On the summit of the headland was a castle accessible on two sides only.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir
Cape Verde Discovered
A fortress was built in one of the islands of Arguin became Portugal's base for trade in Africa.Today's installment concludes Portugese Discovery
Good Deeds Among the Bad
By 1444 the Atlantic Slave Trade was an industry.Continuing Portugese Discovery and Atlantic Slavery Begins,our selection from The Spanish in
Early Years of Atlantic Slavery
I am not ignorant that there are reasons for alleging that negroes had before this era been seized and carried to Seville.Continuing Portugese
Atlantic Slavery Begins
Capturing some Azeneghi Moors, in order, as he told his companions, to take home "some of the language of that country."Continuing Portugese
Bojador, the Cape of Doom
Return before passing it or never return at all. -- Old proverb.Continuing Portugese Discovery and Atlantic Slavery Begins,our selection from The
Prince Henry Organizes His First Voyage
He ordered two gentlemen to proceed down the Barbary coast on a voyage of discovery.Continuing Portugese Discovery and Atlantic Slavery Begins,our
Regular Commerce Between India and Great Britain Begins
Today's installment concludes The Beginning of British Power in India,our selection from Ledger and Sword: Or, The honourable company of merchants