Christopher Columbus (c. 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Born in the Republic of Genoa, under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading
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Arawakan Indians presented to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella were shown inhabitants from the new world, they were seven bewildered Taino islanders, Arawakan Indians from Hispaniola. Continue reading
An Aboriginal Woman becomes Ambassador to Arctic Region
Mary May Simon, Inuit Activist, was appointed Canada's first Ambassador of Circumpolar Affairs, on October 31st, 1994. Continue reading