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Christopher Columbus

The caravel chandelier in the Church of San Francisco

San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Crystal Caravel Chandeliers

These sailing ship-shaped chandeliers are believed to have been a gift inspired by faith.

The fortress is often overgrown with lush vegetation.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Fortaleza Ozama (Ozama Fortress)

The oldest colonial fortress in the Americas was once the home and later prison of Christopher Columbus.

Birth of the New World statue, completed.

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

La Estatua de Colón

This giant bronze image of Christopher Columbus embarked on a voyage of its own.

What defines a "pepper?"

christopher columbus

Why Is a ‘Pepper’ Different From ‘Pepper’? Blame Christopher Columbus

Black pepper and chili peppers have little in common.

Anne Ewbank June 4, 2018

Peter the Great statue.

Peter the Great Statue

One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.

Newport, Rhode Island

Newport Tower

Mysterious stone tower featured in many alternative histories of the New World.

Tomb of Columbus in Seville Cathedral

Tomb of Christopher Columbus

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

objects of intrigue

Objects of Intrigue: Fiji Mermaid

Annetta Black May 16, 2013

Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

Faro a Colon (Columbus Lighthouse)

The final resting place of Christopher Columbus - or possibly someone else.

Ruins of a church at La Isabela

La Isabela, Dominican Republic

La Isabela

Columbus' failed colony in the New World.