Movie: Who Really Discovered America?

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James Lurie
James Lurie

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    Examining theories about the discovery of America long before Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage by explorers from such places as China, Japan, Wales and Ireland.

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    2010-06-22

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    Contrary to most history books in the United States, Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America.

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    DocumentaryHistory

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    explorationnew worldusa historyamericas

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