Before GPS and Google Maps, the man who changed the world of travel, without knowing it
Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage, sponsored by Spain, mistakenly led him to the Americas instead of Asia. This initiated the Columbian Exchange, a vast transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds, profoundly altering global history and demographics. His legacy remains complex, symbolizing both daring exploration and the devastating impact of colonialism.
Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage, sponsored by Spain, mistakenly led him to the Americas instead of Asia. This initiated the Columbian Exchange, a vast transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds, profoundly altering global history and demographics. His legacy remains complex, symbolizing both daring exploration and the devastating impact of colonialism.
