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306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1) by Goalhanger

306: Columbus: The Adventure Begins (Part 1)

from The Rest Is History

by Goalhanger

Published: Mon Feb 20 2023

Show Notes

A controversial figure both now and in his time, Tom and Dominic discuss Columbus and his drive for discovery, power and status. They look at Columbus’ early life in Genoa, his journey to becoming an accomplished sailor, his obsession with crossing the Atlantic to reach what he thought was Asia, and how he convinced the Catholic Monarchs of Spain to fund his voyage.


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Producer: Theo Young-Smith


Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor

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