Scientists have solved the 500-year-old mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus ... the ships pulled ashore, which Columbus ...

“Puerto Rico was discovered by Christopher Columbus, on November 19, 1493. This was his second voyage to claim lands for the rulers of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella. When Columbus discovered ...

Centuries after his death, Christopher Columbus continues to be a figure of global fascination. His voyages across the ... Along the way, a second set of bones, believed to be his, was discovered ...

Les Stone/Polaris Christopher Columbus, anchored somewhere along the island's Atlantic coast, upped sails to begin the long voyage back to Spain with news he had discovered a western route to the ...

Christopher ... Columbus’s expedition as an opportunity to expand Spain’s trading network into the Indies’ lucrative economy. Proponents of the Catholic Church, the monarchy also hoped the ...

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus. He lived over 500 years ago. Columbus wanted to travel to China and India, countries known as ‘The Indies’ which were full of wealth.