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The Real Story of Christopher Columbus—And the Truth Behind His "Discovery" of America

Columbus Day churns up a stormy sea of controversy every year: Was Christopher Columbus a gifted navigator or reckless adventurer?

This Day In History: On August 3, Christopher Columbus began his first voyage to the Americas, But Did He Really 'Discover' America?

Christopher Columbus set sail in 1492 seeking a westward route to Asia but instead reached the Americas, unaware of their ...