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The Mayflower (2:18)

From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.

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  • The Mayflower
    The Mayflower

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    From the Pilgrims' reasons for leaving Europe to the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, musician and artist Jeffrey Lewis puts to song the story of the Mayflower.

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  • Leif Eriksson vs. Christopher Columbus
    Leif Eriksson vs. Christopher Columbus

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    Did a Viking explorer travel from Greenland to modern day Canada in the 11th century, beating Christopher Columbus by nearly 400 years?

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  • Search for the Northwest Passage
    Search for the Northwest Passage

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    Countless explorers spend centuries looking in vain for a western route to the Orient and the lucrative Spice Trade.

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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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  • 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' Book of Privileges
    Columbus' Book of Privileges

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

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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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  • Christopher Columbus Sets Sail
    Christopher Columbus Sets Sail

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    Though he didn't produce much profit for the monarchs of Spain, Columbus opened a path to the new world for all of Europe.

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