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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 23 MIN

Amerigo Vespucci: The Man Who Named a Continent | Faces Of History Podcast

from Faces Of History · host Thee Duke Of New York

Join Thee Duke Of New York in this episode of Faces Of History as we sail beside Amerigo Vespucci — the Florentine merchant whose name gave birth to ‘America.’ Discover his childhood, his voyages along South America’s coast, how he challenged Columbus’s maps, and why his legacy still shapes how we see the world today. A vivid story of curiosity, ambition, and the power of a name.“Do you think Vespucci deserves to have two continents named after him — or should it have been Columbus? Tell me what you think below.👇”________________________________________• Amerigo Vespucci podcast• Who named America?• Faces Of History Amerigo Vespucci• History of America’s name• Age of Discovery explorers• Amerigo Vespucci voyages• Vespucci legacy________________________________________#FacesOfHistory #AmerigoVespucci #HistoryPodcast #AgeOfExploration #HowAmericaGotItsName #HistoryDeepDive #Explorers________________________________________

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