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In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on one of the most consequential expeditions in history. He and his crew spent more ...

On 22 February 1498, a well-weathered mid-40s Christopher ... Columbus was born Cristoforo Columbo sometime between late ...

Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th century explorer credited for connecting the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (North America and South America). Born in Genoa ...

Not since the publication at Barcelona of Asensio's Life of Columbus in two quarto ... "Illustrious and renowned man Don Christopher Columbus,” and the contents consisted of a part of the ...

For centuries, Christopher Columbus has been celebrated ... analysis might help researchers understand the origins and the early life of this increasingly controversial historical figure.

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus. He lived over 500 years ago. Columbus wanted to travel to China and India, countries known as ‘The Indies’ which were full of wealth.