Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing west.
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
That was Christopher Columbus.
Columbus planned to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean, while Dias hoped to reach Asia by sailing around Africa and through the Indian Ocean.
To reach Asia by sailing West
Christopher Columbus felt that a sailing ship could reach Asia within two months. He did believe that this was something that could only be accomplished however with favorable winds.
Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
It was a lot shorter distance for Leif to sail.
Christopher Columbus tried to reach Asia by sailing west in 1492. Though he did not succeed, his voyages began a period marked by European Empires.