The Real Reason Why Columbus Sailed West
One of the greatest explorer stories of all time is the westward travel of Christopher Columbus. But why did Christopher Columbus sail west? Why didn`t he take the well-established trade…
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How Did Columbus Know the Earth Was Round? The Truth!
Today, there is the inaccurate idea that everybody in the Middle Ages believed the Earth was flat and only the voyage of Christopher Columbus proved the spherical shape of the…
Did Knights Use Shields (Despite Their Armor)? The Truth!
There are basically two options when it comes to depicting a medieval knight in movies and video games. Either the knight is depicted with a two-handed weapon and no shield,…
Christopher Columbus & Why He Sailed for Spain (Instead of Italy)
Christopher Columbus is one of the most popular and best-known explorers who ever lived. But when we deal with the origin story of Columbus, then we find out that he…