The Age Of Exploration, also known as Age of Discovery began in the 15th century and ended in the 17th century. This period of time is known a time where Europeans began exploring the world by sea in search of trading partners, new goods, and new trade routes. The most traded goods were silver, gold, and spices. The first of these travlers were Giovanni de Plano Carpini, the most famous travler Marco de Gama(who wrote journeys throughout Asia).