The Spanish explorer who is most known for having crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean in 1513.

Balboa

The Spanish explorer who is most known for having crossed the Isthmus of Panama to the Pacific Ocean…

Martin Behaim (1459-1507), also known as Martin von Behaim and by various forms of Martin of Bohemia was a German mariner, artist, cosmographer, astronomer, philosopher, geographer, and explorer in service to King John II. His maps are sometimes held to have been influential on the Age of Discovery but he is now best known for his Erdapfel, the world's oldest surviving globe, which he produced for the Imperial City of Nuremberg.

Martin Behaim

Martin Behaim (1459-1507), also known as Martin von Behaim and by various forms of Martin of Bohemia…

(1580-1632) An English politician and coloniser and the 1st Baron Baltimore.

George Calvert

(1580-1632) An English politician and coloniser and the 1st Baron Baltimore.

Departure of Christopher Columbus from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain

Departure of Columbus from Spain

Departure of Christopher Columbus from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain

The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain.

Departure of Columbus from Palos

The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain.

(1485-1547) The conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire.

Hernan Cortes

(1485-1547) The conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire.

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Diving-dress

Rubber suit worn over a diver's body, doesn't include helmet.

Sir Francis Drake, an English pirate and navigator.

Francis Drake

Sir Francis Drake, an English pirate and navigator.

(1540-1596) An English privateer, navigator, politician, and civil engineer of the Elizabethan era.

Sir Francis Drake

(1540-1596) An English privateer, navigator, politician, and civil engineer of the Elizabethan era.

The fort held by Spain in St. Augustine, Florida.

Spanish Fort in St. Augustine, Florida

The fort held by Spain in St. Augustine, Florida.

An infante of the Kingdom of Portugal, and was responsible for the early development of European exploration and maritime trade with other continents.

Prince Henry

An infante of the Kingdom of Portugal, and was responsible for the early development of European exploration…

(1643-1687) A French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region.

Robert de LaSalle

(1643-1687) A French explorer who explored the Great Lakes region.

(1480-1521) A Portuguese maritime explorer who sailed around the entire Earth.

Ferdinand Magellan

(1480-1521) A Portuguese maritime explorer who sailed around the entire Earth.

The ship that the Pilgrims came to America on.

Mayflower

The ship that the Pilgrims came to America on.

An illustration depicting the signing of the Compact aboard the Mayflower.

Signing of the Mayflower Contract

An illustration depicting the signing of the Compact aboard the Mayflower.

The ship that transported the English pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620.

The Mayflower

The ship that transported the English pilgrims from Plymouth, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts in…

Menendez de Aviles's expedition on its way to the New World.

Menendez's Expedition to the New World

Menendez de Aviles's expedition on its way to the New World.

The Nina, a ship that came to America with Columbus

Nina

The Nina, a ship that came to America with Columbus

The Pinta, a ship that came to America with Columbus

Pinta

The Pinta, a ship that came to America with Columbus

(1254-1324) A famous Venetian trader and explorer who traveled the Silk Road to China.

Marco Polo

(1254-1324) A famous Venetian trader and explorer who traveled the Silk Road to China.

The Indians (Native Americans) decorating Jean Ribault's Pillar.

Ribault's Pillar

The Indians (Native Americans) decorating Jean Ribault's Pillar.

The Santa Maria, a ship that came to America with Columbus

Santa Maria

The Santa Maria, a ship that came to America with Columbus

"Picture of an Indian village drawn by John White in 1585 and incorporated in a report to Sir Walter Raleigh."—Stephenson, 1913

The Towne of Secota

"Picture of an Indian village drawn by John White in 1585 and incorporated in a report to Sir Walter…

(1580-1631) English leader of Jamestown colony

Captain John Smith

(1580-1631) English leader of Jamestown colony

A Welsh explorer who is famous for his exploration of Africa.

Henry M. Stanley

A Welsh explorer who is famous for his exploration of Africa.

"The triumphal entry of Columbus into Barcelona."—Gordy, 1912

The Triumphal Entry

"The triumphal entry of Columbus into Barcelona."—Gordy, 1912

(1454-1512) A famous Italian merchant and cartographer who explored to the Americas and wrote about the journey.

Amerigo Vespucci

(1454-1512) A famous Italian merchant and cartographer who explored to the Americas and wrote about…