Did Chinese explorers from the Ming dynasty travel to the Americas decades before Columbus?
During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chinese admiral Zheng He commanded seven naval voyages around the Indian Ocean. These journeys took place between 1405 and 1433, involving tens of thousands of men and a massive number of ships known as the Treasure Fleet. “The mustering of resources and logistical planning was truly astounding,” said J Travis … Read more
