Antonio Pigafetta: Chronicling the First Circumnavigation

Journey back to the age of exploration with Antonio Pigafetta, the intrepid Italian navigator and scholar who chronicled the first circumnavigation of the Earth. As one of the few survivors of Magellan's expedition, Pigafetta provided invaluable insights into the diverse cultures, flora, and fauna encountered by the crew. His detailed accounts offer a rare and fascinating window into the unknown world of the early 16th century, highlighting the perils, discoveries, and wonders of their historic voyage. Explore the legacy of a man whose writings have illuminated the earliest encounters between Europe and the many islands of the Pacific and beyond.