The concept has intrigued various people from the time of early European exploration.

The following timeline covers European exploration from 1418 to 1957.

Others are thought to have been wiped out during European exploration and settlement.

The advent of European exploration and trade, introduced more changes to the human environment.

European exploration of Africa reached its zenith at this time.

Before European exploration it was a widespread tradition among the islands.

European exploration of the interior began in the mid-19th century.

And in 1542 there wouldn't have been any European exploration of the interior.

European exploration of the area began in the 16th century.

The name was in use during the early period of European exploration.