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What if Christopher Columbus had never reached the Americas?

How would history have unfolded if Christopher Columbus had never reached the New World?

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A sacred lake, a Columbus statue, and an Indigenous people's long struggle for land

Before white settlers came to Onondaga Lake and the city of Syracuse grew along its shore, it was a sacred place for the Onondaga Nation

The Independent UK

Who discovered America?

Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.

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Celia Imrie says Thursday Murder Club cast would return for a sequel

The film is based on the series of books by TV presenter Richard Osman.

Evening Standard

10 ‘Facts’ You Learned in School That Turned Out to Be Totally Wrong

Remember those things you learned in school that felt like absolute truth? Turns out, some of them were just flat-out wrong. From “truths” about history to outdated science lessons, many of us were taught things that didn’t hold up over time. Whether it was oversimplified, misinterpreted, or later debunked, these…

Clever Dude

Vangelis's epic 1492: Conquest Of Paradise soundtrack to be reissued on coloured vinyl and CD

The Vangelis soundtrack for Ridley Scott's epic 1492: Conquest Of Paradise will be reissued on coloured vinyl and CD in August

Louder

25 “Now-False Facts” That Were Really Taught In Schools, But Did Not Stand The Test Of Time

Folks online recall 42 various facts which were absolute truth in their school days yet got completely debunked later.

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13 People Break Down The Historical Lies That Are Widely Accepted To This Day

Some historical lies get repeated so many times, we start believing they are true.

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Politics based on grievance has a long and violent history in America

Recently, President Donald Trump declared that he is “bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.” He hopes to make up for the removal of commemorative statues important to “the Italians that love him so much.”

The Conversation

Helen Lewis: The Dark Side of Genius

In The Genius Myth, the journalist delivers a sharp, funny takedown of our obsession with "brilliant" men, showing that behind every so-called genius is a crowd and a big PR machine.

Reason

10 Textbook Lies We Were Taught as Truth

It’s a strange moment of realization when a long-believed fact turns out to be more fiction than truth. School textbooks, trusted to shape young minds, often simplify or distort history and science to fit neatly into a standardized curriculum. Some inaccuracies are due to outdated knowledge, others to nationalism, bias,…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren team up in The Thursday Murder Club trailer

The film is directed by Harry Potter producer Christopher Columbus.

Evening Standard

AP PHOTOS: Replica of ship sailed by Christopher Columbus in 1492 docks in London

A replica of the flagship of Christopher Columbus’s fleet during his 1492 voyage across the Atlantic has dropped anchor at St. Katharine Docks in London, where it opens its gangways to visitors from May 29 to June 8.

The Independent UK

20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed History For Better Or For Worse

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

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Gérard Depardieu: the rise and fall of France's global film star

A larger than life figure with a career – and a reputation – to match, Gérard Depardieu is among the few stars of French cinema to be equally well known outside the country. On Tuesday, he was found guilty by a Paris court of sexually assaulting two women on a…

The Independent UK

Indigenous activists see Trump's Columbus Day rhetoric as cause for continued advocacy

President Donald Trump has announced he won't recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and will bring Columbus Day “back from the ashes” — another sign some Native leaders say that advocacy for Indigenous representation must continue during Trump’s second term in the White House

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20 Last-Minute Decisions That Changed The Course Of History

Sometimes a decision made in the blink of an eye can even change the course of history.

The Independent UK

Trump says he is ‘bringing back’ Columbus Day - but it was never canceled

‘Christopher is going to make a major comeback’, Trump declared in a Truth Social post

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Trump says he is 'bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes' even though the holiday never actually went away

It never went away.

International Business Times

Trump Vows To Bring Columbus Day Back 'From The Ashes', Rejects Biden's Move To Honor Indigenous Peoples Day

Despite President Trump's support for Columbus Day, only Congress can create or abolish federal holidays. A president can issue one-time executive orders but cannot permanently change holidays.

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20 ‘Facts’ People Learned In School That Have Been Disproven In Their Lifetime

People go to school to learn things, so it’s not that crazy to expect them to be correct, right? Well, unfortunately, sometimes they might not be.

The Independent UK

Georgian-Russian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli, known for his gigantic and controversial work, dies at 92

Zurab Tsereteli, a prominent Georgian and Russian sculptor known for colossal, often controversial, monuments, has died at 92

Latin Times

Lauren Boebert's Tease to Rename 'District of Columbia' to 'District of America' Stuns Users: 'Does She Think DC is Named After Colombia?'

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) left many users scratching their heads after suggesting a possible renaming of Washington, DC, to the "District of America."

Mic

How To See This Week’s Rare Blood Moon Eclipse

This week’s rare blood moon eclipse has an eerie and troubling connection to Christopher Columbus.

Space

This week's 'blood moon' eclipse mirrors one Christopher Columbus used to scare indigenous people in 1504

On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

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