12 Explorer Facts About Giovanni da Verrazzano That Named New York
Giovanni da Verrazzano, the intrepid Italian explorer, holds a significant place in the annals of history, particularly concerning the early exploration of the American coastline. Born in 1485 in the region of Tuscany, Verrazzano’s expeditions would eventually lead to the first documented European encounter with what is now known as New York. His explorations not […]
