America´s TRUE Discoverer? The Forgotten Story of Amerigo Vespucci | Documentary ~ hazards and catas

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America´s TRUE Discoverer? The Forgotten Story of Amerigo Vespucci | Documentary

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Amerigo Vespucci - The forgotten explorer who gave America its name. Why does hardly anyone know the man behind an entire continent's name?

This documentary reveals the fascinating story of Florentine Amerigo Vespucci, who explored the New World as a merchant and navigator. His groundbreaking report "Mundus Novus" became a European bestseller and fundamentally shaped our understanding of the American continent.
Experience the Discovery of America through Vespucci's eyes: From his beginnings as a bookkeeper for the Medici family to his pioneering expeditions along the South American coast. Learn how his precise observations and astronomical knowledge revolutionized cartography and led to the naming of the continent.

Was Vespucci really the great explorer he claimed to be? What role did he play in Christopher Columbus's expeditions? Historians unveil the truth behind the controversial reports and show why America rightfully bears his name.

This gripping documentary illuminates not only Vespucci's life but also the dramatic changes in the New World since its discovery. From first encounters with indigenous peoples to the rise of modern American metropolises - experience the history of a continent named after a brilliant navigator.

Original documentary: Amerigo Vespucci - Forgotten Namesake of America


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og401-Gdlbs

[Smokin Joe]

How about that. When Europeans first discovered America, they had a hard time with the 'skraelings'. Then more Europeans came along 500 years later and took credit for finding the place.

But what about the folks who already lived there?