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1492 AD

Columbus Crosses the Atlantic

A voyage linked the Americas, Europe, and global empire-building.

Columbus Crosses the Atlantic historical illustration
Time period
1492 AD
Region
Atlantic World
Theme
Exploration & Trade
Civilization
Age of Exploration

Columbus's 1492 voyage began sustained European colonization of the Americas and transformed world history.

Source
Columbus Crosses the Atlantic | Histories.world