In Defense of Columbus: An Exaggerated Evil

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Joshua J. Mark
by Knowing Better
published on 12 October 2020

Columbus is a controversial historical figure who is widely viewed as terrible. Every year we question whether we should continue to have a day to celebrate his discovery. But as with most stories, his bad deeds have been exaggerated to make him fit the role of a villain.

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Better, K. (2020, October 12). In Defense of Columbus: An Exaggerated Evil. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2143/in-defense-of-columbus-an-exaggerated-evil/

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Better, Knowing. "In Defense of Columbus: An Exaggerated Evil." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 12, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2143/in-defense-of-columbus-an-exaggerated-evil/.

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Better, Knowing. "In Defense of Columbus: An Exaggerated Evil." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Oct 2020. Web. 22 Dec 2024.

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