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COLUMBUS: HISPANIOLA, 1492. Christopher Columbus trading with the native Indians of Hispaniola on his first voyage to the New World, 1492

COLUMBUS: CARAVELS. The fleet of Christopher Columbus off the Canary Islands during their voyage across the Atlantic, 1492. Oil on canvas by Fred Pansing

WORLD MAP, c1492. World map showing only the Eastern Hemisphere. One of the first maps to depict the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar and Zanzibar

CLASSROOM, 1492. A schoolmaster with his class in Italy. Woodcut from Regulae Sypontinae, by Niccolo Perotti, 1492

LANDING OF COLUMBUS, 1492. Native Americans flee in fear of Columbus. Woodcut from Giuliano Datis Isole Trovate Nuovamente Per El Re di Spagna, Florence, 1493

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1506). Italian navigator. Columbus departing from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492. Lithograph, American, 1893, after Victor A. Searles

COLUMBUS: MAP, 1492. Track of Christopher Columbus movements during his first voyage, 1492, after the landfall until he started on the return voyage

COLUMBUS: NEW WORLD, 1492. The First Sight of the New World (Christopher Columbus discovering America). American lithograph, 1892, after a painting of 1846 by Christian Ruben

COLUMBUS: DEPARTURE, 1492. The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492; the monastery of La Rabida is visible in the background

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. Native Americans flee in fear of Columbus. Colored woodcut from Giuliano Datis Isole Trovate Nuovamente Per El Re di Spagna, Florence, 1493

COLUMBUS: WEST INDIES, 1492. The West Indian Isles discovered by Christopher Columbus. Colored woodcut from the illustrated edition of the Columbus letter to Sanchez, 1493

COLUMBUS: NEW WORLD, 1492. Columbus taking possession of the New World. American lithograph, 1892

Pen and ink study, c1492, by Leonardo da Vinci of a horses anatomy, possibly in preparation for his equestrian statue
LEONARDO: HORSE, c1492. Pen and ink study, c1492, by Leonardo da Vinci of a horses anatomy, possibly in preparation for his equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza

Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef on Christmas Day 1492

Fourth of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly Iis
Fourth of the Hayes-built batch of Fairey Firefly IIs, F-1492, for Belgium

Sigismondo Malatesta (1417 - 1468), known as the Wolf of Rimini, Italian condottiero and nobleman, a member of the House of Malatesta

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Genoese explorer, discovering America - 12 May 1492. From engraving by Theodore de Bry 1590

Expulsion of Jews from Spain, 1492. Ferdinand and Isabella being petitioned for mercy by some of those who are to be expelled

Italy, Lombardy Region, Milan, apse carving on church of Santa Maria delle Grazie UNESCO World Heritage Site, architect Guiniforte Solari and Bramante, 1492

Columbus presenting gifts to the first natives to greet him on his landing in the New World. 1492. Coloured lithograph, 1827

Christopher Columbus about to embark for the New World from Palos, Spain, 8 August 1492. Women and children sad at departure of loved ones. Print c1860. Exploration Discovery America

Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506) taking leave of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon before setting out on his first voyage to the New World, 8 August 1492. Print 1893

CAXTONs HOUSE, IN THE ALMONRY, TAKEN DOWN NOVEMBER, 1845. William Caxton (ca. 1415 1422 ca. March 1492) was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer

Columbus ship replicas, 1905 C014 / 2045
Columbus ship replicas, circa 1905, in Jackson Park, Chicago, USA. These ships (from left: the Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta)

Pythagorean harmonics, 1492 artwork C016 / 8941
Pythagorean harmonics. 15th-century artwork of an account of experiments on musical harmonics and the octave, said to have been carried out by 5th-century BC Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras

Santa Maria ship, 19th-century replica C014 / 2046
Santa Maria ship. 19th-century replica of the Spanish carrack Santa Maria. This was the flagship used by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on his 1492 voyage to discover the Americas

Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer C015 / 5790
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer

Columbus departs Spain, August 1492 C016 / 4493
Columbus departs Spain. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) kissing the hand of Queen Isabella I of Castile on 3 August 1492

COLUMBUS, ChrIstopher (1451-1506). Sailor at the Catholic Monarchs service, discoverer of America in 1492. Departure of the three caravels from Palos harbour on 3rd August 1492

ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503); BORGIA, Cesare (1475-1507)

HUGUET, Jaume (1415-1492). Altarpiece of St. Detail of a predella. Gothic art. Tempera on wood

Jerome Cagnolus
JEROME CAGNOLUS Italian jurist Date: 1492 - 1551

Columbus / Crowned / Cacique
Christopher Columbus is crowned by Cacique. Date: 1492

Columbus / Lands / Iln
Columbus lands at Guanahani (Bahamas), also known as the Watling Islands or San Salvador. Date: 12 October 1492

SPAIN: GRANADA, 1492. The surrender of Granada to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Castile in 1492. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef, Christmas Day 1492; Columbus

SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. / nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew
SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. /nNatives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef on Christmas Day 1492

COLUMBUS: VOYAGE, 1492. Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) planning his voyage which resulted in his discovery of America: steel engraving, 19th century

COLUMBUS SHIPS, 1492. The caravels of Columbus setting sail from Spain on 3 August 1492: colored engraving, 1621

EXPULSION OF JEWS from Spain in 1492, by order of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella: engraving, 19th century

EXPULSION OF JEWS, 1492. The expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492 by order of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Line engraving, 19th century

COLUMBUS: DEPARTURE, 1492. The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492 (the presence of Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile is symbolic and was not actual)

FERDINAND AND ISABELLA. A deputation of Spanish Jews before Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand prior to the expulsion of Jews from Spain in 1492: engraving, 19th century

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Columbus departing from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492. Line engraving, American, 1893

COLUMBUS: CARAVELS, 1492. Ferdinand and Isabella bidding a symbolic farewell to the caravels of Columbus setting sail from Palos, Spain on 3 August 1492: detail of an engraving from Nova Typis

COLUMBUS: CARAVELS. The ships of Christopher Columbus (the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria): American engraving, 19th century

COLUMBUS: SAN SALVADOR. The landing of Columbus at San Salvador (Guanahani) in the Bahamas, 12 October 1492. Steel engraving, 19th century, after the painting by John Vanderlyn

COLUMBUS: LA RABIDA. The convent of La Rabida at Huelva, Spain, where Christopher Columbus and his son Diego sought lodging shortly before Columbus sailed for the New World in 1492

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"1492: A Journey of Discovery and Conquest" In the quaint town of Lorgues, a small community nestled in the heart of France, an unlikely tale began to unfold. As Elizabeth Woodville meticulously studied her Caribbean map, she couldn't help but wonder about the uncharted territories that lay beyond its edges. Meanwhile, across the seas, Christopher Columbus, an Italian navigator and explorer with a burning ambition for adventure, set sail on his historic voyage. His determination to find new trade routes led him to embark on a journey that would forever change the course of history. Back in Italy, Lorenzo de' Medici - known as Lorenzo the Magnificent - ruled over Florence during this pivotal year. With his patronage of arts and sciences flourishing under his reign, he unknowingly supported Columbus's expedition by providing financial aid. The globe was incomplete; it lacked any knowledge or depiction of the New World that awaited discovery. Little did they know that Columbus's engraved portrait would soon become synonymous with exploration and bravery. As Columbus left shore behind him, setting off into unknown waters aboard his ship Santa Maria alongside Pinzon of Pinta from Lorgues and Marchena Works crew members from Spain. The anticipation filled their hearts as they ventured further away from familiar lands. Upon their return to Europe after months at sea battling storms and uncertainty Pope Alexander VI rewarded Columbus for his remarkable achievement. The legend surrounding this momentous event grew like wildfire throughout kingdoms far and wide. Yet amidst all these triumphs emerged tales such as "The Moor's Last Sigh, " which spoke volumes about loss and longing for what once was. It reminded us all that every story has multiple perspectives worth exploring. In 1492, boundaries were shattered both physically and metaphorically as explorers dared to dream beyond what seemed possible. This year marked not only a turning point in history but also served as a reminder that human curiosity knows no bounds.