John Cabot was a Venetian citizen who came to be poor in the early years of his life. He was fascinated by the discovery of land by Columbus and other voyagers, but was more concerned about the fame and wealth they had gained as a result of these explorations. read more
Video: John Cabot, Explorer: Voyage, Facts & Accomplishments Meet John Cabot, one of the earliest explorers of the New World. Discover how Cabot and his son explored the Canadian coastline for the British in search of the Northwest Passage, a water route to Asia. read more
It is still debated if John Cabot landed at Newfoundland, Baffin Island, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia and some even say it was Maine. The Larger Voyage That Did Not End. A year after his return to Bristol, England, John Cabot was allowed to lead an exploration with a crew of three hundred men aboard five ships. read more
We are taught about those lives in history lessons, their accomplishments are well known and we owe a fair part of our evolution to their contributions to making the world as it is. But some lives are not well known despite their contributions being noteworthy. read more