The Age of Discovery transformed global connections as European powers sought new trade routes after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Scoperte geografiche reshaped relationships between Europa and Asia, leading to unprecedented maritime explorations and colonial conquests.
- Portuguese explorers pioneered African coastal routes, establishing trade in gold, ivory, and spices
- Christopher Columbus's 1492 westward journey for Spain led to the Americas' discovery
- The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal
- Viaggio di Magellano achieved the first circonnavigazione Terra in 1519-1522
- The conquistadores like Cortes conquered indigenous empires, including the impero Azteco