Américo Vespucio

In this thoughtful study the author turns his curiosity toward the life and voyages of the Florentine explorer whose name has become synonymous with a continent. By comparing the two surviving letters attributed to Vespucci—one addressed to Lorenzo de’ Medici and another to the Florentine Gonfaloniere Pedro Soderini—the work tries to untangle the contradictions that have long clouded the historical record. The narrative weaves together contemporary scholarship, archival discoveries in Florence, and the author's own field research in Buenos Aires, offering a clear picture of the evidence available.

Beyond the documents, the author reflects on the broader significance of the seas that linked Europe and the New World, emphasizing how oceanic routes shaped economic and cultural exchanges. He also laments the politicized myths that have obscured Vespucci’s true contributions, urging a new generation of scholars to approach the subject with fresh eyes. The book invites listeners to join a careful, almost detective‑like exploration of early modern navigation, where each page feels like a tide pulling back to reveal hidden shorelines.