Australia

Imagine setting sail from Lisbon in 1497 with four ships and 170 men, not knowing if you’d ever see land again. That was the gamble Vasco da Gama took when he set out to find a sea route to India—a voyage that would rewrite world trade. Born: c. 1460, Sines, Portugal · Died: December 24, … Read more

There’s something magnetic about a young athlete who carries both a powerful serve and a family legacy on his shoulders. Ben Shelton, the 23-year-old American tennis star, has risen to world No. 5 in the ATP rankings—a climb that feels as quick as his left-handed delivery. This profile covers his journey on court, the family … Read more