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A good tool for any exploror the "wheellock" firearms were developed. This allow for not only protection but a survival tool. Also most natives to the new world have never seen a gun so it could have been used as a scare tactic.
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On his last of four voyages to the new world, near the caribbean. While on the the voyage he lost his ship to storms and termites leaving him and his crew stranded for about a year. He was done with voyaging the unknown after that.
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After a long well devoed carrer christopher columbus dies. He devoted most of his life to exploration of the new world, opening the door way for many more explorors. He also prdicts a total eclipse of the moon, which was a breaking point in astronomy.
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Ferdinand Magellan leaves Spain with five ships to find a "southwestern passage" to Asia. This will allow faster shipping lanes to be mapped. Which will increase the travel of knowalage and goods.
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At this point in his journy around the world he is
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After the long Journy at sea Magellan's last five shps return to Spain after a long voyage around the world. Most of his crew was lost during the long voyage.