Magellan’s Crossing
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
Magellan’s Crossing Secrets of the Dead
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500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today.
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