Explorers and Exploration

The Age of Exploration--The Mariners' Museum
This site focuses on maritime discovery from ancient times to Captain Cook's 1768 voyage to the South Pacific. 
Empire of the Bay
The story of the merchants and explorers of the Hudson's Bay Company, who tamed a wilderness and opened up the heart of North America.
European Voyages of Exploration
This site examines the crucial role of Spain and Portugal in the discovery of sea routes that were the first channels of interaction between all of the world's continents.
Explorations and Expeditions
This about.com site links to to historic exploration, adventure, and expedition sites. 
Viking Exploration
This hotlist from Gander Academy presents and describes many excellent sites for Viking research.
Yahoo! Arts Humanities History By Subject Exploration Explorers
This is Yahoo's giant list of links to explorers.  Please evaluate these sites carefully; some are more accurate and complete than others.

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