Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492 is often viewed as a significant moment in history, signalling the start of a new era of exploration and colonisation. However, the impact ...

Proponents of the Catholic Church, the monarchy also hoped the voyage would help spread Christianity into the East. In August 1492, Columbus’s expedition set sail with three ships: the Niña ...

The expulsion of Jews from Spain occurred in 1492, the same year that Columbus made his first voyage to the Americas. Now, ...

The forces that Columbus unknowingly set in motion brought about a profound transformation in America, Europe, and, in short order, Africa and Asia. His voyage initiated a tremendous transoceanic ...