Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th ... the monarchy also hoped the voyage would help spread Christianity into the East. In August 1492, Columbus’s expedition set sail with three ships ...

Centuries after his death, Christopher Columbus remains a subject of intrigue and debate worldwide. His historic 1492 voyages across the Atlantic are widely recognized, but his legacy is fraught ...

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus ... The Pinta, the Niña and the Santa Maria. In 1492, Columbus set sail. A few months later, the crew spotted land.