Basque Maritime Legacy
The Basques, skilled in fishing and whaling during the 14th and 15th centuries, may have reached North America before Columbus, establishing temporary camps for their expeditions. Their focus was on profit rather than colonization, leading them to keep their discoveries a secret to protect their prime fishing grounds. Estimates suggest they could have arrived in Newfoundland as early as 1375, highlighting their significant yet understated role in early exploration.In this clip
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