As many Americans celebrate Columbus Day, The Boston Globe has an interesting opinion piece by James Carroll about a side of the voyager that gets overshadowed by talk of Indies trade: his Christian faith.
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. At least that is what all elementary school children were always taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Of course, Columbus never did “discover” North America, and the regions he did explore were already inhabited.
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492. At least that is what all elementary school children were always taught: “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Of course, Columbus never did “discover” North America, and the regions he did explore were already inhabited.