Sponsorship and Skepticism in Exploration

This chapter explores the critical importance of securing sponsorship for explorations, using Columbus's quest for support to cross the Atlantic as a focal point. It highlights the tension between Columbus's ambitious goals and the doubts of potential sponsors, particularly the King of Portugal, while drawing parallels to modern endeavors in exploration.

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