Description: "The portal with its associated multi-discipline Malaspina Great Books research database (est. 1995) is designed as a co-ordinating gateway for the growing number of international research and private interests in the work, life, and contributions of the Italian born explorer and thinker. The links at the bottom of this page are designed to direct you to the variety of ongoing activities related to Malaspina related research." The portal's launch date of November 5, 2004 coincides with the 250th anniversary of Alexandro Malaspina's (1754-1810) birth. Linked to the portal is the Malasapina Great Books database designed for student research.