This is a timeline of the events in the history of the Age of Exploration from the early 1400s to 1521. During the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers set sail to discover new lands, great riches and exotic goods, leading to the discovery of trade routes across the world and the first circumnavigation of the globe.

Originally released by Makematic, 2023. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 21, 2023.