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In the 15th century, Europeans began to sail west across the Atlantic Ocean in search of new routes to China and the East, but in the process they discovered what they labeled a "New World," although Indigenous people had lived there for centuries. Other explorers have pushed the limits of flight and seafaring, and traversed the frozen Continent of Antarctica.

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Shackleton’s Shipwreck Lost in the Arctic

An investigative team is determined to locate the remains of explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance shipwreck

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10 Biggest Treasure Discoveries

From priceless unknown tombs to sunken treasure worth billions of dollars. Discover these 10 biggest treasure discoveries that left the whole world amazed.

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10 Lost Wonders of The Ancient World

Discover these 10 incredible structures that were constructed by ancient civilizations but remain shrouded in mystery.

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Did Viking Warrior Women Exist?

Viking warrior women were thought to be the stuff of legends. A 2017 DNA analysis proves they were real.

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History Lists: Explorers Not Named Columbus

From John Cabot to Bartolomé de las Casas, learn more about notable explorers NOT named Christopher Columbus in this web exclusive.

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3:25 minTV-PG

Vasco da Gama: Fast Facts

Nobleman and explorer Vasco da Gama established a trade route that linked Portugal directly with the Indian spice market. Learn how he managed to sail around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope in this video.

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Circa 1595, English navigator Henry Hudson (d. 1611) who while traveling in the ´Half Moon´ for the Dutch East India Company, discovered the Hudson River and reached Hudson Bay in 1610-11. He died after mutineers set him adrift, and he was lost at sea. (Photo by Stock Montage/Getty Images)
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Henry Hudson

English explorer Henry Hudson was determined to find the Northwest Passage via the Arctic Circle—even after his crew mutinied. Learn more about his lifelong search in this video.

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Francisco Pizarro

Spanish conquistador and eventual Governor of Peru Francisco Pizarro acquired wealth through kidnapping, ransom, and murder. Find out more about his violent rise to power in this video.

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Viking Women

In Viking society, women enjoyed a surprising degree of autonomy and independence.

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Vikings

There’s a lot more to these seafaring warriors than their famous longships. Get the full story.

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Columbus Day

Did Columbus really discover America? Get the full story.

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The Vikings

The Vikings sought adventure and trading opportunities by using their maritime skills to push beyond the boundaries of European exploration.

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