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Columbus outlines journey to the Scientific Commission
Christopher Columbus outlines journey plans to the Scientific Commission at Salamanca. Columbus explains his project of discovery, pointing at a globe. Date: 1492
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Christopher Columbus Commission Council Discovery Explains Explorer Globe Journey Outlines Plan Plans Pointing Points Project Proposal Route Salamanca Scientific Voyage 15th
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In this evocative image from the annals of history, Christopher Columbus, the intrepid explorer, presents his groundbreaking proposal for a transatlantic voyage to the esteemed Scientific Commission at the University of Salamanca, Spain, in the year 1492. With a sense of unyielding determination and unwavering belief in his discovery, Columbus points to a detailed globe gracing the table before him, illustrating the route he intends to take to reach the far-off lands he believes lie to the west. The Scientific Commission, composed of the foremost scholars and intellectuals of the time, listen attentively as Columbus eloquently outlines the scientific merits of his project. The room is filled with an air of intrigue and excitement, as the commissioners ponder the potential implications of Columbus' audacious plan. The 15th century explorer's vision of a new world beyond the known horizon has captured the imagination of the intellectual elite, and the commissioners are eager to assess the validity of his claims. Columbus' journey to the Scientific Commission at Salamanca marked a pivotal moment in the history of exploration. His proposal, rooted in scientific curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge, would ultimately lead to the opening of a new era of discovery and the beginning of the Age of Exploration. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative power of scientific inquiry and the indomitable human spirit.
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