1522 marked the completion of the first global Circumnavigation of Earth, as Juan Sebastián Elcano's expedition returned to Spain. This epic journey, begun by Magellan, profoundly reshaped understanding of the world's geography.
1522 marked the completion of the first global Circumnavigation of Earth, as Juan Sebastián Elcano's expedition returned to Spain. This epic journey, begun by Magellan, profoundly reshaped understanding of the world's geography.