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A Samurai in the Vatican
November 17, 2021
In 1613, feudal lord Date Masamune sent a Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe to negotiate with the Pope and the King of Spain in hopes opening a new trade route. Led by samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga and Franciscan monk Luis Sotelo, the expedition spent seven years traveling one-third of the globe.
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A Samurai in the Vatican Preview
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In 1613, a Japanese samurai was sent to Europe to negotiate opening a new trade route.
Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws Preview
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A fresh look at the flaws that led to the infamous Hindenburg disaster in 1937.
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Magellan’s Crossing | Preview
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Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
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