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Magellan aided by El Niño

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:38:29 -0400

Dr. Scott Fitzpatrick of North Carolina State University has an intense interest in the historic climate. A recent paper by the professor and University of Calgary researcher Dr. Richard Callaghan, hopes to prove that Magellan's 1519 circumnavigation of the globe was aided by weather favorable weather condition including El Niño.

16th century monastery built on spice

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:31:27 -0500

Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal was built on spice. Actually, it was funded with taxes raised from eastern spices brought back by the country's famous explorers.

16th century coin may prove early western discovery of Australia

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:04:51 -0400

A silver coin dated 1597 has been found on North Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia, possibly predating Captain Cook's discovery of the continent.

Circling the globe with Portuguese sailors at the Freer Gallery

Sun, 6 May 2007 09:35:27 -0400

A new exhibit at Washington D.C.'s Freer Gallery, Encompassing the Globe: Portugal and the World in the 16th and 17th Centuries, "explores the artistic achievements that flourished when these sailors exposed new creative techniques and imagery to the world as they transported goods from port to port."

Author believes Portuguese discovered Australia

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:56:55 -0400

Beyond Capricorn, a new book by Australian author Peter Trickett, theorizes that the Portuguese, rather than the Dutch or British, are responsible for the discovery of Australia. The theory is based largely on a 16th century maritime map.

Today in the Middle Ages: October 4, 1568

Wed, 4 Oct 2006 11:25:18 -0400

Elisabeth de Valois, third of the four wives of Philip II of Spain, died on October 4, 1568. She had originally been betrothed to his son but married the father as part of a peace settlement.

Gwyntarian - First Contact

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 12:25:06 -0400

Start: 2006/07/01 - 09:00

End: 2006/07/01 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
The Marche of Gwyntarian cordially invites you to attend "Gwyntarian - First Contact" on July 1, 2006. The event is themed on the first interactions between Portuguese traders and the inhabitants of Japan. We have planned many exciting activities to divert and entertain you, including classes taught by folks from Alderford, Cleftlands & Gwyntarian; special fighting and fencing tourneys (can you say, "War Fans?" I knew

Location:
Marche of Gwyntarian (Akron, Ohio)

Today in the Middle Ages: May 13, 1501

Sat, 13 May 2006 11:52:36 -0400

Amerigo Vespucci departed Lisbon on May 13, 1501 on the voyage that would put his name on two continents.

Today in the Middle Ages: May 9, 1386

Tue, 9 May 2006 11:08:18 -0400

On May 9, 1386, England and Portugal signed the Treaty of Windsor, a pledge of mutual assistance which remains in effect to this day.

Historian says Australia not discovered by the Portuguese

Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:06:59 -0500

Recent theories have led to speculation that Portuguese mariner Cristovao de Mendonca may have reached Australia in the 16th century, but not so, according to historian Michael Pearson.

Portuguese Priest Solves Mystery of Porto's Jews

Sat, 7 Jan 2006 19:19:14 -0500

A medieval ark hidden behind a false wall tells the tale of a secret 16th century synagogue concealed by the city's persecuted Jews.

Roman Calçada Road Found in Portugal

Sat, 3 Dec 2005 08:58:12 -0500

A small stretch of Roman road has been discovered near Tavira, Portugal by historian Luís Fraga da Silva. The road originally connected the cities of Ossónoba and Balsa to Pax Júlia and dates to the 2nd century C.E.

17th Century Shipwreck to be Protected

Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:42:05 -0400

The wreck of a 17th century ship off the coast of Dorset, England, will now be protected from treasure hunters and unlicenced divers by the British government.

Medieval Muslim Cemetery Discovered

Thu, 19 May 2005 20:07:14 -0400

35 skeletons, discovered recently near Lisbon Portugal, are believed to be from one of the largest medieval Muslim burial grounds in Europe.

Dame Aoife Offers Links for Medieval Spain and Portugal

Mon, 21 Jul 2003 18:21:40 -0400

In her latest column, Dame Aoife provides many annotated links to websites on medieval Iberia: Spain and Portugal.