This also changed Spanish and Portuguese exploration of the new world.

With the great Portuguese explorations which opened up new ocean routes, the spice trade no longer went through the Mediterranean sea.

Occasional claims have been made in support of earlier encounters, particularly for various Portuguese explorations.

Today, a popular theory suggests that the vessel is a missing ship of voyage of Portuguese exploration, wrecked in 1522.

It began with the Portuguese exploration of the world during the 15th century and it lasted longer than all the other modern European empires.

The trip marked the beginning of the Portuguese exploration of Africa.

Henry is regarded as the patron of Portuguese exploration.

Although driven by religious motivation forged during the crusades, his influence on Portuguese exploration and patronage of nautical sciences is without doubt.

He encouraged the focusing of Portuguese exploration of Brazil after silver was found in the territory.

James' reign (1488 to 1513) coincided with the era of Portuguese exploration which established firm contact between Europe and Africa.