It's Amerigo Vespucci day! Today we’re unpacking this Italian merchant and explorer who was a major player during the early voyages to the “New World” in the late 15th century. While Christopher Columbus is primarily remembered as the man who “discovered the Americas,” it was actually Vespucci who correctly assumed that the land was a new continent. Head to our stories for the full story about his early life, voyages and legacy! #AmerigoVespucci #ItaliansAbroad #UnitedStates #Italy