309: Columbus: Villain or Hero? (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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History

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🗓️ 2 March 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Christopher Columbus caused debate in his own time, and remains a controversial figure today: some argue he initiated both the Atlantic slave trade and the genocide of the Native Americans, others laud him as one of the great men of History. Join Tom and Dominic as they explore these issues, their roots, and the truth behind the man Columbus really was... *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:43.0	Canva Design Against Doll. In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. He had three ships and left from Spain. He sailed through sunshine, wind and
1:04.7	rain. He sailed by night. He sailed by day. He used the stars to find his way. A compass also helped
1:11.5	him know how to find the way to go.
1:14.0	90 sailors were on board. Some men worked while others snored.
1:18.0	Day after day they looked for land, they dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.
1:22.0	October 12th their dream came true. and they dreamed of trees and rocks and sand.
1:22.8	October 12th their dream came true.
1:25.2	You never saw a happier crew.
1:28.0	Indians, Indians, Columbus cried.
1:30.8	His heart was filled with joyful pride, but India the land was not. It was
1:36.4	the Bahamas and it was hot. Columbus sailed on to find some gold to bring back home as he'd been told.
1:43.8	He made the trip again and again trading gold to bring to Spain.
1:48.9	The first American?
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