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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-31 · 5 entries checked · 8 flagged · 18 issues confirmed · 1 corrected · 17 still open
Vasco da Gama — The main spices first obtained from Southeast Asia were pepper and cinnamon. This is misleading; pepper and cinnamon were obtained from India and Sri Lanka, not Southeast Asia, on da Gama's voyage. The primary spices sought were pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and n
Vasco da Gama — Da Gama was appointed Governor of India in 1524 with the title of Viceroy. This is partially inaccurate: He was appointed Governor of Portuguese India in 1524, but he was given the title of Viceroy only posthumously or in some accounts as a courtesy; his offic
Ibn Battuta — [hero audit] hero image does not depict the subject: MISMATCH The image depicts two men in what appears to be an ancient Egyptian setting, with one man pointing toward ruins or temple columns. While Ibn
Ernest Shackleton — [contradicted] only 97 geographical miles from the South Pole :: only 97 geographical miles (112 statute miles or 180 kilometres) from the South Pole
The Lewis and Clark Expedition — [contradicted] The expedition's primary legacy lies in mapping a route to the Pacific Ocean and establishing a formal American presence in the Northwest :: The source states the main goals were to find 'the most direct and practicable water communication acros
The Lewis and Clark Expedition — [contradicted] Scientific research was not the main goal :: The source states 'scientific research was not the main goal of the mission' — the page content says 'Secondary objectives were scientific, economical, and humanitarian' which is consistent with the s
David Livingstone — [contradicted] Livingstone's significance lies in his role as a central figure in the European exploration and colonial penetration of Africa. :: The source states his exploration was 'the culmination of the classic period of European geographical discovery an
David Livingstone — [contradicted] Legacy is intertwined with both anti-slavery advocacy and the expansion of European colonial influence. :: The source explicitly connects his legacy primarily to anti-slavery and missionary work, and to the founding of Christian missionary initi
Henry Hudson — [contradicted] Henry Hudson (c. 1565 – disappeared 23 June 1611) :: The source gives his birth as "c. 1565" but explicitly states "His year of birth is variously estimated between 1560 and 1570."
Henry Hudson — [contradicted] Hudson's year of birth is variously estimated between 1560 and 1570 :: The tagline and intro explicitly state "c. 1565" as though a firm date, which contradicts the source's statement that it is variously estimated.
Sacagawea — [contradicted] She carried the infant on her back during the journey. :: The source says: 'Sacagawea carried young Jean Baptiste on her back in an Indian cradleboard' — so this is actually supported, not contradicted. (No real contradiction found.)
Sacagawea — [contradicted] She helped find and cook camas roots when food was scarce :: The source says: 'Sacagawea helped to find and cook camas roots to help the party members regain their strength.' — supported, not contradicted.
Tenzing Norgay — [contradicted] Tenzing Norgay died 1949 :: Wikidata (Q80732) records 1986. External structured source disagrees; re-derive from the source article.
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