Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th century explorer credited for connecting the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (North America and South America). Born in Genoa ...

Centuries after his death, Christopher Columbus remains a ... both during his life and long after. Columbus’ transformative impact on the Americas is undisputed, yet questions about his origins ...

On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

Columbus is famous for reaching the Americas and opening a new world to European pioneers ...

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus. He lived over 500 years ago. Columbus wanted to travel to China and India, countries known as ‘The Indies’ which were full of wealth.