Who Really Discovered America?(2010)
Contrary to most history books in the United States, Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America.
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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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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