The 16th-century tall ship is a replica of the one that circumnavigated the globe with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet. Last year marked the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s ...

Ferdinand Magellan was born in Portugal into an influential family. His parents died when he was 10 and he was sent to the queen's court. When he was 12, he became a page for the queen. The job ...

AROUND this time of year in 1521, the explorer Ferdinand ... Armesto declares Magellan's voyage as disastrous for not reaching the Spice Islands, the loss of all but one ship and more than 270 ...