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  2. Amerigo Vespucci - Wikipedia

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    Amerigo Vespucci (/ v ɛ ˈ s p uː tʃ i / vesp-OO-chee, [1] Italian: [ameˈriːɡo veˈsputtʃi]; 9 March 1454 – 22 February 1512) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Florence for whom "America" is named.

  3. Amerigo Vespucci Letter from Seville - Wikipedia

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    By comparing drawings and the actual locations, they fixed errors on the map. After sailing through the equator, Vespucci was able to disprove the contemporary philosophy that claimed the tropics were inhospitable to life because of the heat. Vespucci learned that the Torrid Zone was more densely populated than the surrounding areas.

  4. History of religion - Wikipedia

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    The history of religion is the written record of human religious feelings, thoughts, and ideas. This period of religious history begins with the invention of writing about 5,200 years ago (3200 BCE). [1] The prehistory of religion involves the study of religious beliefs that existed prior to the advent of written records.

  5. List of founders of religious traditions - Wikipedia

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    Religious tradition founded Life of founder Shaykh Ahmad al-Ahsá'í [34] [35] Shaykhism, precursor of Bábism [36] [37] 1753–1826 Ram Mohan Roy: Brahmo Samaj: 1772–1833 Swaminarayan: Swaminarayan Sampraday: 1781–1830 Auguste Comte: Religion of Humanity: 1798–1857 Nakayama Miki: Tenrikyo: 1798–1887 Ignaz von Döllinger: Old Catholic ...

  6. Historic tall ship to bring touch of Italy to foreign shores

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    The Amerigo Vespucci, which Italians call the world's most beautiful ship, is taking a taste of its homeland on a round-the-world tour, with temporary expositions at several stops showcasing ...

  7. History of Seville - Wikipedia

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    In 1508 a special position was created for Vespucci, the 'pilot major' (chief of navigation), to train new pilots for ocean voyages. Vespucci, who made at least two voyages to the New World, worked at the Casa de Contratación until his death in 1512. The population of Seville in the 16th century was around three per cent Black people. [79]

  8. New World - Wikipedia

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    Historia antipodum oder newe Welt, or History of the New World, by Matthäus Merian the Elder, published in 1631. The Florentine explorer Amerigo Vespucci is usually credited for coming up with the term "New World" (Mundus Novus) for the Americas in his 1503 letter, giving it its popular cachet, although similar terms had been used and applied before him.

  9. The History of Mardi Gras Is Just as Fun and Exciting as the ...

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    The origin of king cakes and the funny baby tradition can also be traced to Saturnalia. Beans were baked into cakes to celebrate the harvest, and whoever found the bean was dubbed "king of the day."