Christopher Columbus Biography
| The credit for discovering Americas goes to Christopher Columbus, who was under the impression that he had discovered India. While everyone knows this fact today, very few people know anything about Christopher Columbus' birth and life prior to the discovery of the Americas. So, reading his biography is always an interesting read. More... |
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Fun Facts About Christopher Columbus
Though all Americans know that Christopher Columbus was responsible for finding the New World, very few know any facts about him. This could be because there is not much known about his childhood, other than his date of birth and name of his parents. The records and written text keeps talking about October 12, 1492, which is celebrated in the United States as Columbus Day, when Columbus sailed into present-day Bahamas. More...
Christopher Columbus And The Discovery Of The New World
Most probably Christopher Columbus was always interested in sailing and the adventure associated with going out to sea. At least, that is what he claimed. He said that he went out for the first time into the sea when he was a young boy of just ten. No one knows whether this is a fact or not. Nonetheless, his interest in sailing and finding new lands and sea routes were instrumental in him discovering the New World. Imagine if Columbus had not discovered the New World? More...
Why Is Christopher Columbus Famous ?
Columbus Day is celebrated across the United States on October 12 every year. The day is marked with parades, parties and a lot of fervor. However, it is quite possible that many young children may be unaware why this day is celebrated and the man after whom the day is named. More...
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