Early Explorations
Europeans wandered far from home in search of lands to settle, souls to save and fortunes to make long before the Age of Discovery at the end of the 15th century. These sites examine some of these early explorers and their legendary journeys.
Early Western Explorations
A brief introduction to explorations that took place in the early centuries of the Middle Ages.
A brief introduction to explorations that took place in the early centuries of the Middle Ages.
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Brendan
A brief biography of "Brendan the Voyager," seafaring Irish monk, is followed by an examination of various theories concerning his legendary voyage, by W. H. Grattan Flood.
A brief biography of "Brendan the Voyager," seafaring Irish monk, is followed by an examination of various theories concerning his legendary voyage, by W. H. Grattan Flood.
European Exploration: From Earliest Times to 1497
Introduction to European encounters with Newfoundland at the Exploration & Settlement site. Don't miss the left-hand menu, which offers more options when "Before Cabot" is clicked, and the Bibliography linked from the bottom of each article.
Introduction to European encounters with Newfoundland at the Exploration & Settlement site. Don't miss the left-hand menu, which offers more options when "Before Cabot" is clicked, and the Bibliography linked from the bottom of each article.
St. Brendan's Isle, or: Who Really Discovered America?
A description of the 1976 voyage of Tim Severin, which succeeded in duplicating St. Brendan's legendary journey in the sixth century and accounting for some of the fantastical tales discounted by skeptics.
A description of the 1976 voyage of Tim Severin, which succeeded in duplicating St. Brendan's legendary journey in the sixth century and accounting for some of the fantastical tales discounted by skeptics.
The Seafaring Saints
Very attractive site by a devout admirer of early Celtic saints whose religious zeal sent them seeking converts. Site includes a map and segments on Saints Aidan, Brendan, Columba, Columbanus, Patrick and others.
Very attractive site by a devout admirer of early Celtic saints whose religious zeal sent them seeking converts. Site includes a map and segments on Saints Aidan, Brendan, Columba, Columbanus, Patrick and others.