The Age of Exploration

The Age of Exploration, which spanned from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, was characterized by European nations seeking new trade routes and territories. Explorers like Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan ventured into uncharted waters, leading to the discovery of the Americas and sea routes to Asia.

This era of exploration not only expanded European knowledge of the world but also initiated contact with diverse civilizations, which had profound effects on trade, culture, and global interactions.