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Chronology

The Beginnings of Exploration: 300 BC – 1000 AD

Coming out of the Dark: 1000-1400

Portolani During this Period

Discovering New Worlds, West and East: 1400-1500

Portolani during this period

Beyond the New World: 1500-1550

Portolani During This Period

Bridging the Oceans: 1550-1600

Portolani During This Period

The Renaissance of Discovery: 1600-1700

Portolani During This Period

Sailing Towards the Modern World: 1700-1900

Modern Explorers: American Explorers

Index