Amerigo Vespucci's 500 Year Old Secret Revealed

Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer, navigator, and cartographer, holds a prominent place in the history of the Age of Exploration. He is credited with recognizing that the lands colonized by Christopher Columbus were not part of Asia, as initially believed, but a "New World." Vespucci’s voyages, writings, and influence on cartography contributed to the naming of the Americas, securing his legacy as one of the most significant figures in the exploration of the Western Hemisphere.

Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian, relocated to Spain and became involved in outfitting ships for exploration. He worked closely with explorers including Columbus, gaining firsthand knowledge of the burgeoning Age of Exploration. This experience paved the way for Vespucci to undertake his own voyages. Vespucci’s relationship with Columbus was both professional and influential, albeit marked by contrasting paths and perspectives. Vespucci and Columbus were contemporaries operating within the same Spanish maritime circles, and their interactions reflected the dynamic and competitive nature of the Age of Exploration.

VESPUCCI'S WRITINGS:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36924...

VIDEO CLIPS FROM: Admiral (2008), Conquistadores ("El ministerio del Tiempo" ), Black Sails 2014-2017), The New World (2005)


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