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306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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Is Your Highness Smiling?

In 1492, Granada surrenders 2nd of January and Columbus is there. He meets up with the Monarchs but they don't come to a decision. This incredibly resonant scene the Reconquista has finished. Islam has been driven out of the Iberian Peninsula. And then the committee makes their decision: The offensive is still no. It's this very Hollywood moment.

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