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4 days ago · Manuscript on parchment (fine) of A journal of Ferdinand Magellan's voyage around the world in 1522, written by Antonio Pigafetta (ca. 1480/91 - ca. 1534), an Italian gentleman from Vincenza who survived the trip.
Jun 28, 2024 · Antonio Pigafetta preferred to think of the birds as geese. “These geese are black,” he wrote in his journal, “and have their feathers all over the body of the same size and shape, and live upon fish.
Jun 24, 2024 · Translated from the accounts of Pigafetta, and other contemporary writers. Accompanied by original documents, with notes and an introduction, by Lord Stanley of Alderley
2 days ago · Antonio Pigafetta, a member of Magellan's expedition, wrote detailed accounts of their journey. His descriptions fueled European interest and curiosity for centuries. The name "Patagonia" is believed to stem from "Patagones," possibly referring to the large feet of the indigenous people, who wore oversized moccasins.
Jun 15, 2024 · Among the few lucky people to make it back to Seville, Spain with the Victoria was Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian scholar and explorer. Pigafetta kept a detailed journal of the voyage. His accounts provide invaluable insights into the early interactions with the diverse cultures and lands encountered during the expedition, serving as a crucial ...
6 days ago · One of the first written descriptions of the physical appearance of the Chamorro people is by Antonio Pigafetta, a crewmember on Magellan’s expedition, which landed on Guam in 1521. He described the Chamorros as :
Jun 26, 2024 · Identified as the mother of Prince Ache in the accounts of Magellan expedition members Rodrigo de Aganduru Moriz, Gines de Mafra, and Antonio Pigafetta: Firsthand accounts generally accepted by Philippine historiographers, although with corrections for hispanocentric bias subject to scholarly peer review.
