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Online Program

Online Lecture: Magellan’s 500th Anniversary — Spicy Motivations

Program No. 24400RJ
Join us Monday, December 5, 2022, at 2 p.m. (ET)/ 11 a.m. (PT) for a one-hour lecture and Q&A to learn about what motivated Magellan-Encano’s “adventure that changed the world”.
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At a Glance

In 2022 we celebrate a wondrous feat — the fifth centenary of the conclusion of Magellan’s and Elcano’s voyage of circumnavigation (1519 to 1522). During those three years, men of exceptional courage, endurance and skill undertook a dangerous voyage into the unknown. We will embark with their intrepid crew on an epic journey round the world in three parts. In this first session, some of the topics that we’ll address are the competition between Portugal and Spain for access to spices, valued since Antiquity and associated with fantastic tales, and the scientific knowledge promoted by the House of Trade of Seville — called “the Cape Canaveral of the 16th Century." Please note: The three lectures celebrating aspects of the voyage are offered separately and will require separate registration.

General Notes

GENERAL NOTE: This lecture is one in a series of three lectures on Magellan. To attend the full series, please also enroll in Online Lecture: "Magellan’s 500th Anniversary — Life on Board" (#24401) on December 12, 2022, at 2 p.m. (ET) and Online Lecture: "Magellan’s 500th Anniversary — Crucial Decisions" (#24402 on December 19, 2022, at 2 p.m. (ET), each at a cost of $25 per lecture." Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll and a reminder email one week, one day, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions to the instructor live using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted in the lecture description, all those who enroll in this program can attend the live event and will also receive a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within two weeks following the live event. This lecture is one in a series of three lectures on Magellan. To attend the full series, please also enroll in "Online Lecture: Magellan’s 500th Anniversary — Life on Board" (#24401) and "Online Lecture: Magellan’s 500th Anniversary — Crucial Decisions" (#24402), at a cost of $25 per lecture.





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