1456 Discovery of Cape Verde: Alvise Cadamosto’s Legacy
Explore the 1456 discovery of Cape Verde by Alvise Cadamosto. Learn how this uninhabited archipelago became a pivotal Atlantic hub
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History & Etymology: How Cabo Verde Got Its Name in 1444
Discover the history of Cabo Verde's name. Learn how 15th-century Portuguese explorers named the islands after Senegal's Green Cape Peninsula
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Diogo Dias: The 1460 Voyage that Discovered Cape Verde
Discover the history of Diogo Dias's 1460 voyage. Learn how the first mapping of the Cape Verde archipelago shaped the
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Diogo Gomes: The Navigator Who Named Santiago Island
Discover the history of Diogo Gomes, the Portuguese navigator who named Santiago Island and established Cape Verde as a vital
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