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In the 1400s, Europeans began exploring due to advancements in navigation technology, such as the astrolabe and improved ship designs like the caravel, which allowed for longer sea voyages. The desire for new trade routes to access spices and luxury goods from Asia, particularly after the fall of Constantinople, also motivated exploration. Additionally, the rise of strong centralized monarchies provided the financial backing and political support necessary for exploration ventures.
In the 1400s, European explorers benefited from advancements in navigation technology, such as the magnetic compass and astrolabe, which allowed for more accurate sea travel. The development of more robust ships, like caravels, enabled longer voyages. Additionally, the desire for new trade routes and the spread of the Renaissance's knowledge fueled exploration. Support from monarchs also provided the necessary resources and funding for these expeditions.
Mankind has a natural curiosity and desire to explore and colonise new territories, it is what drove early man to inhabit the planet in prehistoric times. However in the 1400s the technology of sailing ships and conflict for territory in Europe spurred a new age of exploration.
Navigation and exploration
The Age of Exploration occurred primarily during the 15th and 16th centuries, starting around the late 1400s and extending into the early 1600s. This period marked a significant era of maritime exploration by European powers seeking new trade routes, territories, and resources around the world.
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around the 1400s.
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The astrolabe and the compass.
The astrolabe and the compass.