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Τhe end of Magellan in Mactan

By memolands December 16, 2019December 18, 2019

On 16 March 1521, Magellan sighted the islands of Philippines becoming the first European to reach the archipelago. Magellan landed on the island of Homonhon and befriended the chieftains of Limasawa. They then introduced Magellan to Rajah Humabon, the Rajah of Cebu, who was promptly Continue Reading

Krakatau – The biggest bang in Anak Krakatau

By memolands December 6, 2019December 11, 2019

The eruption of volcano began on the afternoon of Sunday, 26 August 1883 and peaked on the late morning of Monday, 27 August 1883, when over 70% of the island of Krakatau and its surrounding archipelago were destroyed as it collapsed. The most violent volcanic Continue Reading