"Terrible Realities of Life at Sea in the Golden Age of Sail" Topic

"Seeking thrills? Embark on a maritime journey and unearth exotic realms. The untold riches of the new world await!Enticing promises like that lured sailors during the Age of Discovery. Sometimes known as the Golden Age of Sail, it was a period from the 15th to the 17th century. European vessels embarked on global expeditions in pursuit of treasure. Explorers mapped out previously uncharted trade routes. Governments waged unspoken wars in the battle for territorial dominance in the New World.Portuguese navigators pioneered this worldwide expansion. They ventured into the Orient, Africa, and later the Americas. Soon, other European powers followed. They sent their sailors on years-long, incredibly dangerous voyages. These men embarked on perilous odysseys. Many did so by bidding farewell to their homelands forever. Their ventures carried the ominous specter of gruesome fatalities. Plus, plenty were complicit in the subjugation and enslavement of indigenous peoples. It was brutal all around…"

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