Monthly Archives: September 2018

Portuguese Shipwreck Found

Posted on September 28, 2018 by briansandberg

Marine archaeologists are exploring the site of an early modern Portuguese shipwreck. NPR reports that “A 400-year-old shipwreck that signified a time when the spice trade between Portugal and India was booming has been uncovered 40 feet below the water’s … Continue reading →

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