In 1492, Christopher Columbus ... the Spanish royals agreed to finance Columbus’ expedition. The 41-year-old left the Spanish port of Palos de la Frontera that August with his fleet of ships: the ...

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus ... The King of Spain paid for three ships. The Pinta, the Niña and the Santa Maria. In 1492, Columbus set sail. A few months later ...

Experts have used a “space treasure map” to make a remarkable discovery in the Caribbean — a centuries-old anchor believed to be from one of Christopher Columbus’ ships. Analysis of the ...