Tag: voyages and discoveries

Before 15th century, the Canary Islands were occupied by the Spain. The Portuguese registered their presence in 15th century when in 1341 the king of Portugal sent a military expedition to the islands. By the end of the 15th century the Canary Islands already contained a considerable Portuguese population.

Soil regains its fertility with the help of leguminous plants due to the presence of abundant nitrogen and of these options, it is clover which has a high nitrogen content.

The mechanical drill is used for the seeding it was invented in  1701 by an English agricultural pioneerJethro Tull. 

Prince Henry is considered to be the driving force behind the maritime exploration carried out by the Portuguese. His sailors discovered the Madeira and Azores Islands of Atlantic Ocean in 1420 and 1427 respectively. The Portuguese cultivated wheat and sugarcane which provided enormous wealth.

Bartholomew Diaz was a nobleman and explorer of the Portuguese royal household. He was the first person to sail around the southernmost tip of Africa in 1488. This exploration led to the setting up the route from Europe to Asia.

The fall of Constantinople occurred between 6th April and 29th May 1453. Ottoman Empire attacked the Byzantine Empire and fought for 53 days. In the present day, it is known as Istanbul.

Christopher Columbus had three ships on his first voyage, the Niña, the Pinta, and Santa Maria. Columbus sailed on 3 August 1492 and was accompanied by 88 men . There were 21 on the Nina, 26 on the Pinta, and 41 on the Santa María.