How have historical interpretations of Vasco da Gama's role and impact changed over time?

Apr 1, 2018 ... The Indians were descendants of Asians who came to the Americas between 20 and 10 thousand years ago, so neither Columbus or da Gama discovered ... ... Vasco da Gama did not go in the S. Raphael, by the author's own (erroneous) ... Vasco da Gama during his first voyage, when he discovered India. This ... On his two voyages on the Indian Ocean, da Gama visited Mozambique and Kenya in Africa in 1492. On April 20, 1498 he landed at the port city of Calicut in ... Mar 24, 1997 ... In the spring of 1498, seamen sailing with Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage from Europe to India were astonished to ... 2 days ago ... May 1 – Brazilian giants Vasco da Gama have revealed debts totalling around $236 million, with an independent audit currently underway. Mar 15, 2016 ... Portugal sent ships on an annual journey to India, the Carreira da India, since Vasco de Gama discovered the sea route in 1498. It was a ... The discovery of the sea route to India by Vasco da Gama had a significant impact on European colonialism and imperialism. It opened up new opportunities for ... In 1497, Portuguese King Manuel I financed a voyage led by Vasco da Gama. Many, however, still believed the trip to be impossible because they did not think the ... Yet Gama is known for one event only, that of his command of the pioneering sea voyage between Europe and India in 1497 -1499. So what was so special about him ... He has a blue and gold turban, and around his neck the cross of Commander of the Portuguese Military Order of Christ. This order was awarded to Vasco da Gama by ...