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Explorers The Columbus Navigation Homepage 
 An extensive resource on Christopher Columbus. It includes a timeline; pages on his crew, ships, and navigation; individual pages covering his first, second, third, and fourth voyages; and the "Columbus Landfall Homepage," which discusses some of the best-known theories of exactly where Columbus originally landed. Also includes a bibliography with capsule reviews and an annotated list of other Web resources. http://www.columbusnavigation.com/ Topics: Geography, History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Aug 31, 2006 Discoverers Web
The stated intent of this directory is to "gather all kinds of information found on the web about voyages of discovery and exploration." This text-only Web site is organized by time period and area of the world, and also contains an alphabetical listing of explorers. http://www.win.tue.nl/cs/fm/engels/discovery/ Topics: History Last updated Feb 9, 2004 The European Voyages of Exploration: The Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries
This multimedia tutorial focuses on Spain and Portugal's explorations and conquests in Asia, Africa, the Atlantic, the Caribbean, and the Americas. The economic, political, and cultural circumstances that contributed to exploration, short histories of the two countries, maps, discussions of collateral issues (e.g., slavery, navigation, religion), and an article about Columbus are included. Produced by The Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary. http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/ Topics: Black Resources, History, History By Place, Labor Last updated Jul 5, 2004 The Frederick A. Cook Society
The nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to the life and work of the controversial polar explorer Frederick Albert Cook. This site includes a brief biography of Cook, current polar research, a review of polar literature, and links to other polar Web sites. http://www.cookpolar.org/ Topics: Geography, History, Notable People, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Historic Figures: Leif Erikson
This profile of explorer Leif Erikson summarizes the various accounts of his journey to North America, and notes the proclamation by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 of Leif Erikson Day (October 9) "in commemoration of the first arrival of a European on North American soil." Provides related articles and multimedia features about the Vikings. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/erikson_leif.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Geography, History, Notable People, Presidents by Name Last updated Oct 2, 2004 John Cabot
The Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto, who sailed for England under the name of John Cabot, is profiled here. There is a synopsis of his life; and his voyages of 1497 and 1498 to the Newfoundland area are highlighted. One of his sons, Sebastian, is also covered briefly on this site. Searchable. http://www.heritage.nf.ca/exploration/cabot.html Topics: Geography, History, Notable People Last updated Oct 2, 2004 The Journey of Christopher Columbus: Beyond the Textbook
This site provides information about the 1492-1493 journey headed by Christopher Columbus from Spain to the "new world." The site features background about how Columbus obtained support for the journey, a voyage timeline with excerpts from journals, information about the native people Columbus encountered (such as the Tainos and Caribs) and his activities after his return, and a map. From the McGraw-Hill textbook publishing company. http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/btt/columbus/ Topics: Geography, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People Last updated Oct 20, 2005 Kaboose: Columbus Day
A collection of annotated links about Columbus Day. Includes links to biographical information for Christopher Columbus, alternative views of Columbus, sites on ship navigation, holiday activities, electronic greeting cards, and clip art. http://holidays.kaboose.com/columbus-day/ Topics: Geography, History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People Last updated Aug 28, 2008 Leif Ericson Viking Ship
This nonprofit organization is "dedicated to the study, education and promotion of the fact that Leif Ericson was the first European to set foot upon and explore the North American Continent and of Vikings in general, their times and travels throughout the world." This site includes brief historical information about Ericson and the Vikings, and information about Leif Ericson Day (October 9). An interactive drawing shows elements of a Viking ship. http://www.vikingship.org Topics: Geography, History, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Oct 2, 2004 Passages: A Treasure Trove of North American Exploration
Features information on European voyages and explorations in North America, from Columbus's Atlantic crossing in 1492 to Roald Amundsen's exploration of the Northwest Passage in 1905. Browsable by name of explorer, or chronological outline. Available in English and French. From the National Archives of Canada and National Library of Canada. http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/206/301/lac-bac/passages-ef/passages/index-e.html Topics: Geography, History, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 13, 2008 |
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