The Amerigo Vespucci, which Italians call the world’s most beautiful ship, is taking a taste of its homeland on a round-the-world tour, with temporary expositions at several stops showcasing ...

Every Italian sailor has trained on the Vespucci since 1931. “It’s a tradition that goes back 93 years,” said Captain Giuseppe Lai, commander of the Amerigo Vespucci.

He noted that the Amerigo Vespucci’s world tour began in Italy on July 1, 2023, and will continue until June 10, 2025. The ship, he explained, serves as a training vessel where every Italian ...

His new book is titled "Amerigo: The Man Who Gave His Name to America" and he joined us from the studios of WCBE in Richmond, Virginia. Well, thank you for brining Amerigo Vespucci back to life.

The name “America” was invented 500 years ago, in 1507. The German mapmaker who did it mistakenly thought Italian adventurer Amerigo Vespucci had discovered the mainland of the New World.