What became of the settlement that Christopher Columbus' crew built after his flagship ran aground? Clark Moore (in Haiti near the Bay of L'Acul, where the <em>Santa ...

A new DNA study on the 500-year-old remains of Christopher Columbus has found that the controversial explorer was actually a ...

One man, two narratives: 1. Born to a working-class wool weaver in the port city of Genoa, Italy, Cristoforo Colombo apprenticed as a sailor and went to sea as early as age ten. A self-taught and ...

The map itself is undated, but there are clues it was created in 1491: It quotes a book published that year, and Christopher Columbus may have consulted the map (or a copy) before his great voyage.

On March 13-14, 2025, skywatchers in the Americas will witness a total lunar eclipse that mirrors one Christopher Columbus is said to have used to his advantage over five centuries ago.

Scientists have solved the 500-year-old mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus' final resting place. The team spent 20 ...

Spring is in the air, and it's time to get ready for nicer weather with some exclusive Insider Deals. Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Before it became a legal federal ...

Today we know what the world looks like. We've taken pictures of it from space! We know there are many countries, some far away, and that there are lots of different people. But for thousands of ...