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Vikings Definitely Came to the New World Before Columbus. Did Celtic Monks, the Chinese, and Phoenicians Do So Also?

History Unplugged Podcast

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Revisiting Columbus and Pre-Columbian Contacts

This chapter examines the controversial legacy of Christopher Columbus, emphasizing his violent actions against native populations and questioning the true nature of his achievements. It explores the possibility of ancient cultures, including the Solutreans and Chinese, reaching the Americas before Columbus, backed by archaeological findings and various theories of maritime exploration. The narrative challenges mainstream historical perspectives, suggesting a more complex and interconnected history of exploration across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

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