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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

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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: One of the Great Engines in a Machinery Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Remarkable Diversity of Nationalities (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The White Horse Inn (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Door and Gallery of the Limoges Cathedral (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Persian Dress-Parade Soldier (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bedouin Woman from Syria (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Great Yerkes Telescope (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: West Portion of the United States Section of Paintings (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: German Section of the Art Gallery (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Corner of the German Castle (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: North Side of the Grand Basin (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The French Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A View of the Finished Front of Horticultural Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the Lagoon, facing the Grand Basin (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Alaskan Village (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Group of Algerians (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Bell (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chinese Theatre and Joss House (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Old Convent of La Rabida (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Work of Sculpturing the Big Figures (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Brazilian Exhibit in Mines and Mining Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Ethnological Gallery, Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Mammalia Exhibit of Smithsonian Institute (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: General View of State Buildings, No 1 (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Chicago Day at the Exposition (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Among the State Buildings (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Four of the Far Western States (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Austrian Section in Manufactures Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Section of North Pond (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Model School for the Education of Head and Hands (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Three Dancing Girls from Egypt (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Michigans Grain Display; South Dakotas Exhibit (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Magnificent Picture of Interior of Agricultural Hall (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Doorway of the Cathedral of Bordeaux (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The German Exhibit of Art Manufactures (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Manufactures Building and Wooded Island (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Norway Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Spanish Government Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Michigan Logging Camp (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Beautiful Display of Church Furniture (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Fisheries Building (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Dromedary of the Steppes (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Entrance to the German Village (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Statue of Plenty (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: The Columbian Fountain (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Samoan Girls (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: A Bird s-Eye View of the Worlds Fair (b / w photo)
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1492 Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Dahomey Cannibals (b / w photo)


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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.