Not really all that relevant, but your comment reminded me of how quickly the Western Hemisphere was explored after Columbus. I’ve always been surprised at how

Not really all that relevant, but your comment reminded me of how quickly the Western Hemisphere was explored after Columbus. I’ve always been surprised at how accurate maps were from the 1500s; this one from 1550 just astonishes me. https://www.maphouse.co.uk/antique-maps/the-americas/M3908-munsters-rare-early-map-of-the-americas-155/ https://www.maphouse.co.uk/antique-maps/the-americas/M3908-m... Once a significant opportunity presents itself, we really can move mountains.