Columbus, the explorer who left Europe and sailed looking for fame and fortune in Cathay, the man who discovered a new continent but never took notice of it, the same who died in poverty in Spain, in spite of being his day a public holiday in many American countries, many people don't feel comfortable with this celebration as this explorer has a dark side which is usually forgotten.
Try the following links:
Watch the film: Columbus landing in America.
Click here to link to the BBC for schools and listen about Columbus life.
A different point of view:
Follow the link to learn about Native American from South Dakota.
And a controversial article in the CNN.
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