We all know who Christopher Columbus. He was an explorer who sailed to discover India in 1492. Expectations and goals are not successful when he crossed the Atlantic and discovered a new world.
However, other facts hidden. This article attempts to explain at least 7 facts about Columbus that can slightly add to the science of history.1. Columbus never arrived on the North American continent. His trip took him to Central and South America, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and other Caribbean islands Bahamas.
2. Columbus Day was first celebrated in 1792 in New York. 1792, ne ad marks 300 years of the arrival of Columbus. Columbus Day became a national holiday in 1937.
3. Columbus is not the first to discover the New World. People - the Scandinavians (Vikings) explored the North American continent in the 11th century and founded the colony of L'Anse aux Meadow.
4. Columbus was directly responsible for the murder of thousands of Native Americans. He exploit them, exploit their resources and enslave. Hugo Chavez in Caracas destroy his image because he sees Columbus as an imperialist many massacres.
5.Columbus seen as archetypal between good and evil in Spain and North America. He also became a cultural symbol.
6. Columbus was an Italian who was born in Genoa speculate. There are claims that he was actually born in Corsica as well.
7. Motivation Columbus' exploration was a messenger for the non-Christian.
