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The Real Story of Columbus (3:34)

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

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    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' 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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    What Is America Unearthed?

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    A Secret Symbol Revealed

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    Finding the Mayans in Georgia

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