You know the story of Christopher Columbus, right? He sailed the ocean blue in 1492 on his three ships - the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. He was looking for a shorter route to Asia, discovered America, and brought back all kinds of goodies to the Spanish king and queen.
Now, almost all of that is true!
He was looking for a shorter route to Asia
He was from Italy and convinced the Spanish royalty to pay for his trip.
He did have three ships: the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
He did take pineapples, turkey, and “Indians” back to Spain.
There is a big thing that is NOT true, however.
He did NOT discover America. He may have been the first to set foot in the “West Indies” (which we will explain) and perhaps even Central and South America. But North America? Nope. He never even set foot on it!
This is the real story of Christopher Columbus and it may differ from what you’ve been told in the past. Just read it...you may learn something new!
Now, almost all of that is true!
He was looking for a shorter route to Asia
He was from Italy and convinced the Spanish royalty to pay for his trip.
He did have three ships: the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
He did take pineapples, turkey, and “Indians” back to Spain.
There is a big thing that is NOT true, however.
He did NOT discover America. He may have been the first to set foot in the “West Indies” (which we will explain) and perhaps even Central and South America. But North America? Nope. He never even set foot on it!
This is the real story of Christopher Columbus and it may differ from what you’ve been told in the past. Just read it...you may learn something new!
