Jun 14
Port St. Julian On September 20, 1519, Captain-General Ferdinand Magellan set sail from San Lucar, Spain with a five-vessel fleet to discover a route to the Spice Islands (the Moluccas). Magellan sailed southwest along the South American coastline. After departing Rio de Janeiro, they began to search for a strait which would lead them to …
Dec 28
Jules Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French writer best known for his science fiction and adventure stories. Verne’s uncanny ability to foresee future technological inventions have astounded many for over a century. His wealth of knowledge was amazingly comprehensive in numerous scientific and historical subjects as demonstrated throughout his writings. …
