Atlantic History is a field of study that examines the interconnected histories of Europe, Africa, and the Americas from the late 15th century onward. It focuses on the exchanges of people, goods, ideas, and cultures across the Atlantic Ocean, particularly during the age of exploration, colonization, and the transatlantic slave trade. This approach highlights the impact of European colonization on indigenous populations, the development of plantation economies, and the cultural exchanges that shaped societies on both sides of the Atlantic. Scholars analyze how these interactions influenced global history and contributed to the modern world.