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The Franklin Mystery: Failed Sea Voyage in 1845 (4:19)
Watch this video about a failed sea voyage through icy waters on HowStuffWorks. In 1845, one of the British Empire's top naval captains never returned from a voyage through London's icy Northwest Passage. Find out why this expedition failed in this... More »
Christopher Columbus (0:46)
From the Archives of Discovery: Christopher Columbus was once hailed as the discoverer of the New World, but today historians consider him only one of several explorers to cross the ocean. Learn more about early explorers in this video.
Exploring the World: Vasco de Gama (0:33)
Christopher Columbus continued to look for a route to Asia. In the meantime, Vasco de Gama discovered a route to Asia going around Africa.
Age of Exploration: World in 1400 (1:13)
During the fifteenth century, Europeans went to sea to explore lands far beyond anything they had known before.
Age of Exploration: Henry the Navigator (1:53)
Prince Henry, the Navigator of Portugal, founded a school to improve sailors’ ability to navigate in open water, just as ships became capable of traveling long distances.
