Notable Explorers Profiles

1. Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual conquest of the Americas by Europeans.

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2. Marco Polo

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant, explorer, and writer known for his travels through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295.

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3. Sacagawea

Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition as an interpreter and guide during their exploration of the Western United States.

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