Christopher Columbus

A Guide to Search Results for "Christopher Columbus"
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"Christopher Columbus" (1451-1506), also known as Cristoforo Colombo in Italian, also known as Cristobal Colón in Spanish, also known as Christovao Colom in Portuguese, was an Italian explorer who is widely credited with the discovery of the New World in 1492, a discovery which he stumbled upon while looking for an alternative trade route between Europe and Asia. Columbus made a total of four voyages to the New World, exploring the Caribbean as well as Central and South America; he died convinced that his discoveries were along the East Coast of Asia.

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Columbus Links Page
A somewhat comprehensive guide to online resources featuring Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
A Web site condemning Christopher Columbus as a symbol of imperialism.
Christopher Columbus
An original encyclopedia article by Thomas C. Tirado, Professor of History, Millersville University.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Christopher Columbus
An online version of the 1908 encyclopedia article.
Top Biography - Christopher Columbus
A comprehensive biography of Columbus' life, voyages, and achievements.
Christopher Columbus and Early European Exploration
A research guide from the New York Public Library.
Christopher Columbus - His Gastronomic Persona
A culinary history by Lucio Sorre.
The Columbus Doors: A History
A narrative interpretation of the history and symbolism of the Columbus Doors at the east entrance of the Rotunda in the United States Capitol.