Many generations ago, historians created the myth that Christopher Columbus discovered a New World that was sparsely populated by naked savages, godless heathens destined by the Almighty to succumb to the superior race. These myths are ingrained in the fabric of our culture. Although challenged by some, these illusions stubbornly persist and even grow more virulent in these dark times... We should no longer be content to live with the historical lies that have been forced upon us. It is finally time to burn those illusions to the ground. And in that spirit, let’s explore the “New World” and discover what Columbus really brought to its shores.
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