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Have you ever gazed in wonder at the Great Pyramid? Have you marveled at the golden face of

Tudankamun or admired the delicate features of Queen Nethartiti. If you have you'll probably like The History of Egypt

podcast. Every week we explore tales of this ancient culture. The history of Egypt is available wherever you get your

podcasting fix. Come, let me introduce you to the world of ancient Egypt. Hello and welcome to Explorers. Today we continue our multi-part series on one of the legends of exploration, Christopher Columbus.

In the last part of our series, Columbus had included one of the great voyages of discovery ever recorded.

He had discovered, or rediscovered is probably a better term, the

Americas. The Atlantic Ocean was no longer a big blank on the world's maps.

So let us take stock of Columbus's accomplishments and his situation.

Columbus had set out in 1492 searching for a trade route to Asia.

He had found the Caribbean instead, although he thought he had reached Asia. He had found the Caribbean instead, although he thought he had reached Asia. It is a belief that he would die with. In reality, he had landed in the Bahamas and had explored Cuba and Hispaniola. Sailing for the King and Queen of Spain, Columbus's voyage had been a qualified success.

He had not found a trade route to Asia, but he had found something, and that something was very intriguing to Ferdinand and Isabella.

This new world, according to Columbus, had potential.

There were hints of gold, and the lands Columbus described were fertile,

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