Shows
This Day In History
Schedule
Topics
Stories

Ad Choices
Advertise
Closed Captioning
Copyright Policy
Corporate Information
Employment Opportunities
FAQ/Contact Us
Privacy Notice
Terms of Use
TV Parental Guidelines
RSS Feeds
Accessibility Support
Privacy Settings

Shows
This Day In History
Schedule
Topics
Stories

Shows
This Day In History
Schedule
Topics
Stories

Columbus Day

Author:: History.com Editors
Video Rating:: TV-14
Video Duration:: 2:08

Did Columbus really discover America? Get the full story.

FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. But if you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!

RELATED CONTENT

Columbus Day

Columbus Day

Columbus Sails West

On Christopher Columbus's second voyage to the Americas, he enslaved the indigenous people and forced them to mine for gold.

Columbus' Quest for Gold

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

Columbus' Mutinous Crew

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

Columbus Uses the Skies to Survive

Columbus compiled documents that were proof of assets bestowed upon him by the monarchs of Spain.

Columbus' Book of Privileges

Ad Choices
Advertise
Closed Captioning
Copyright Policy
Corporate Information
Employment Opportunities
FAQ/Contact Us
Privacy Notice
Terms of Use
TV Parental Guidelines
RSS Feeds
Accessibility Support

© 2020 A&E Television Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved.