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When Columbus made landfall in the Caribbean he believed it to be Asia--the intended destination.

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The Real Story of Columbus
The Real Story of Columbus
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When Columbus made landfall in the Caribbean he believed it to be Asia--the intended destination.

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Columbus' Mutinous Crew
Columbus' Mutinous Crew
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After 60 days and no sign of land, Columbus' doubtful crew wanted to turn back.

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Columbus Uses the Skies to Survive
Columbus Uses the Skies to Survive
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Columbus used his celestial knowledge to scare native people into thinking a lunar eclipse was a sign of his angry god.

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Christopher Columbus' Last Voyage
Christopher Columbus' Last Voyage
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During his fourth voyage Columbus was forced to take refuge in a cove off the shores of Hispaniola.

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Columbus' Modern Ships
Columbus' Modern Ships
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Columbus' modern ships were fast and strong enough for the rough Atlantic seas.

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Bone Voyage
Bone Voyage
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Columbus' body has been moved so many times, historians are not sure where he is truly buried.

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Columbus' Quest for Gold
Columbus' Quest for Gold
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In the new world, Columbus enslaved the native people and forced them to mine for gold.

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