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Marco Polo

10 Famous Explorers Whose Discoveries Changed the World

From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, take a look at these celebrated — and controversial — explorers who made groundbreaking discoveries across the globe.
By Caroline Redmond
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Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

Leif Eriksson

Leif Eriksson

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William Clark

Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman

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