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2 days ago · The world travelers whose notes, journals, drawings, and maps informed Ramusio’s work provide most of the color for di Robilant’s lively history. Ramusio’s own life is described, but it is Marco Polo, al-Hasan ibn Mohammad al-Wazzan, Antonio Pigafetta, Andrea Navagero, and many others whose adventures brighten these pages.
2 days ago · For people who had no concept of metallurgy, even the most plebeian of shipboard materials were magical artifacts. Antonio Pigafetta watched in shock as one young woman picked a loose nail up from the decking, glanced around furtively, then swiftly tucked it into the space between her legs for safekeeping.
3 days ago · Also known as Sarangani Island, “ Mazaua ” is actually the original name of this tadpole-shaped island lying at a latitude of 9 2/3 degrees towards the Arctic Pole (North) and 160 degrees longitude from the Demarcation Line, as inscribed in Antonio Pigaffeta’s “ Primo Viaggio Intorno al Mondo, ” which bears account of Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage...
1 day ago · the Kingdom of Taytay in Palawan (mentioned by Antonio Pigafetta to be where they resupplied when the remaining ships escaped Cebu after Magellan was slain) the Chieftaincy of Coron Island ruled by fierce warriors called Tagbanua as reported by Spanish missionaries mentioned by Nilo S. Ocampo, the Confederation of Namayan
2 days ago · Antonio Pigafetta, the chronicler of the first Spanish expedition to the Philippines, described suman as “rice cakes wrapped in leaves, with somewhat longish pieces.” The name “suman” itself is believed to have been lost to history, but its enduring presence in Filipino cuisine speaks volumes about its cultural significance.
16 hours ago · Of course, we went to the primary source, the one written by (Venetian scholar Antonio) Pigafetta. But when it came to the actual look of the balangay and the costumes, our production designer ...
1 day ago · Pigafetta's detailed narratives describe the events leading up to the central Mass, and his geographical depictions align well with Limasawa Island's geology. Additionally, the NHCP oversaw an archaeological investigation that turned up artifacts and designs consistent with the period of Magellan's voyage, providing clear evidence supporting their decision.
