Over the Edge: Magellan's Terrifying Travels
Over the Edge: Magellan's Terrifying Travels
Description:
The historical ramifications of Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe are difficult to exaggerate. He set out to accomplish what Columbus never could -- reach the East by sailing west. His fleet of five ships traveled over forty-one-thousand miles and was at sea for over a thousand days. During that time they experienced monstrous storms, mutiny, torture and disease. Magellan himself died halfway through the journey in the tribal Philippines under circumstances possibly orchestrated by his own officers. Drawing on eyewitness accounts and archival materials, Bergreen details the amazing drama of the most famous sea voyage in history.
Education Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12, Higher education
Subject:
Integrating Technology Into The Classroom, Geography, Technology And Civilization, World History
Resource Type:
Event
Medium:
Flash
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
WGBH
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