The Reconquista belongs right under the Causes article because it directly explains why Spain was so motivated and financially ready to fund exploration in 1492. Students reading the Causes article will naturally want to understand the religious and political momentum that drove Spain, and the Reconquista article answers that question directly. It also gives the Causes section more depth without needing its own standalone section.
Samuel de Champlain was an important French explorer during the events of the Age of Exploration. This article details the life and significance of Samuel de Champlain.
Life as a sailor in the Age of Exploration was one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs of the 15th and 16th centuries. This article details the history and significance of the life of a sailor during the Age of Exploration.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa was an important Spanish explorer during the events of the Age of Exploration. This article details the life and significance of Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
The Fall of Constantinople took place on May 29th, 1453, when the Ottoman army under Sultan Mehmed II captured the city after a 53-day siege. The fall of the city brought an end to the Byzantine Empire and is widely considered by historians to mark the end of the Middle Ages. This article details the history and significance of the Fall of Constantinople.
Giovanni da Verrazzano was an important explorer during the events of the Age of Exploration. This article details the life and significance of Giovanni da Verrazzano.
The ships of the Age of Exploration were among the most important technological developments in history. Without significant improvements in ship design and construction in the 15th and 16th centuries, the great voyages of discovery that changed the world would not have been possible. This article details the history and significance of the different ships of the Age of Exploration.
Bartolomeu Dias was an important Portuguese explorer during the events of the Age of Exploration. This article details the life and significance of Bartolomeu Dias.
The Seven Years’ War was a global conflict fought from 1756 to 1763 that involved most of the major European powers and was fought across multiple continents. This article details the history and significance of the Seven Years’ War.
New France was the French colonial territory in North America that lasted from the early 1500s until 1763. This article details the history and significance of New France, especially in relation to Canadian history.