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HISTORICAL FACTS: Christopher columbus - The Untold Story

Why I Can't Go Back to Virginia Until It's Named Americaginia

Trump’s quest to rename places may not make us more prosperous. But it’s certainly making America more American in Name Only.

Reason · Oct 21

Memo from New Delhi: Make America India again?

Donald Trump recently suggested renaming New Mexico to New America, aiming to spotlight a strong American identity. However, this idea faced backlash from local political figures, including Senator Ben Ray Lujan, who emphasized the deep historical roots of the current name. Senator Bernie Sanders also criticized the former president's preoccupation…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Trump’s New Mexico renaming push: Truth Social rant revives name-history debate; critics cite Vespucci

Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America, claiming it would enhance pride among residents and change election integrity. Political representatives from New Mexico opposed the idea, emphasizing the state's historical significance and established name. Constitutional barriers exist, as name changes require formal processes involving local and national laws.…

The Times of India · Oct 20

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Mamdani draws ire from Polish American leaders for not attending Pulaski Day parade: ‘He was elected to represent all New Yorkers’

Polish Americans become the most recent ethnic group that Mamdani has angered.

We Got This Covered · Oct 19

Oh(io) No: Vivek Ramaswamy's Catch-22 problem with MAGA

Ramaswamy is running to become Ohio governor, a position he perhaps sees as a stepping stone to something bigger in the party. Yet Ramaswamy’s association with Trump is increasingly becoming a liability among neutral voters, while his faith and skin colour are proving a deterrent among parts of the MAGA…

The Times of India · Oct 16

The Forgotten Origins of Columbus Day

Official Columbus Day celebrations started as a way to combat prejudice against Italian immigrants.

Reason · Oct 12

What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history

Native American people celebrate their history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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Is Columbus Day a federal holiday? Here’s what to know

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The Independent UK · Oct 12

The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?

Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux Meadows confirms Viking presence around AD 1021. The Vikings established temporary settlements but did not create permanent colonies in the region. The lack of resources and changing relations with Indigenous peoples contributed…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?

Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not proof that the Earth is round. Here's how Columbus Day began, its connection to Italian American heritage and why the holiday remains controversial in the United…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Holiday today, October 12: Are banks closed today, and is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2026? Full list of what's open and closed

Columbus Day 2026: Monday marks Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day across the United States. Major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citibank, keep their physical branch locations closed. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq remain open for regular trading sessions, running from 9:30 a.m. to…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Where is 'La Navidad'?: Mystery surrounds the site of first Spanish settlement in Americas

On Christmas Eve 1492, the Santa María ran aground off Haiti. Christopher Columbus used its timbers to build Fort Navidad, where 39 men died. More than five centuries later, archaeologists have yet to pinpoint the site.

Euronews · Oct 12

Trump rails against ‘dirty’ cities and claims Democrats canceled mob movies in meandering Columbus Day rant

Rambling address marked the annual federal holiday to commemorate Italian-Americans’ contributions to the country

The Independent UK · Oct 9

I'm Italian American, but I Don't Celebrate Columbus Day

The holiday brings out many of the worst excesses of identity politics.

Reason · Oct 8

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The Economic Times · Oct 8

Columbus Day 2026: Is October 12 a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed on October 12?

Columbus Day 2026 is set for Monday, October 12, and will be recognized as a federal holiday. As a result, all federal offices and courts will be closed, while the U.S. Postal Service will not deliver regular mail. Many private businesses, including grocery stores and restaurants, will remain open, though…

The Conversation · Oct 6

Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start

Few historic figures are as divisive as Christopher Columbus. For some, in both Spain and the United States, he remains a great hero, an explorer who found a “new world.” He is reviled by others who see him as an arrogant conqueror: the first European to enslave Indigenous Americans, and…

Euronews · Sep 25

The La Rábida monastery: Where Columbus persuaded Castile to discover America

The discovery of America remains one of history's great feats, when two cultures met. Before sailing, Columbus gained vital backing at La Rábida from Franciscan friars and the Pinzón brothers.

We Got This Covered · Sep 10

Black woman’s tooth was knocked out by a Chicago police officer. 1 day after her $280,000 settlement, she receives death threats

Police found the officer used excessive force and lied in his report.

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Euronews · Aug 12

How Christopher Columbus used an eclipse to save his life in Jamaica

Stranded on Jamaica and close to starvation, the navigator studied astronomical tables and accurately predicted a lunar eclipse that he used to carry favour with the indigenous Taínos.

The Conversation · Aug 6

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The Conversation · Jul 28

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back

You’ve been planning your dream beach vacation for months, only to arrive and find the shoreline covered in large piles of smelly, brown seaweed, with even more floating offshore. It’s disappointing, for sure – and increasingly common.

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Trump makes yet another addition to the White House with bronze statue in the Rose Garden

The bronze artwork was created by the same sculptor who created a towering gold statue of the president

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

In Madrid fans defy heat, early starts and the torpor of a slow game to cheer Spain to World Cup victory

With the temperature at 9pm close to 32C, Spanish fans filled bars, parks and arena’s to celebrate their team’s 1-0 win over Argentina

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Quote of the day by Christopher Columbus: 'By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his...' - inspiring life lessons by Italian explorer on overcoming obstacles and how staying focused can help you achieve any goal

Christopher Columbus quote today: Christopher Columbus believed success comes from overcoming obstacles. He stated that prevailing over challenges leads to one's chosen goal. This quote highlights the importance of determination and focus in achieving ambitions. Columbus, a navigator, completed four transatlantic voyages sponsored by Spain.

The Guardian - US · Jun 7

As US turns 250, Trump adds fuel to battles over monuments and memory

Proposed memorials have become flashpoints in a wider struggle over history and political power

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