Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus made a historic voyage in 1492, searching for a westward route to the treasures of the east and instead encountering a new world. While not the first European to make it to the Americas, Columbus was the first to sail directly across the uncharted sea, and the impact of his voyage would radically change the future of Europe and the Americas alike.
Christopher Columbus Image Gallery
A selection of portraits and other images of Christopher Columbus.
A selection of portraits and other images of Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus
This profile of Columbus offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
This profile of Columbus offers significant facts, dates, and links to further resources, and is part of our Who's Who in Medieval History resource.
Christopher Columbus in Print
Biographies of Christopher Columbus, historical background, primary and secondary sources, and books for younger readers.
Biographies of Christopher Columbus, historical background, primary and secondary sources, and books for younger readers.
Columbus and the Age of Discovery
Huge database of articles pertaining to Columbus, his discoveries, and the lands and people he encountered at Millersville University. Searchable and browseable.
Huge database of articles pertaining to Columbus, his discoveries, and the lands and people he encountered at Millersville University. Searchable and browseable.
Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth
Brief overview at the Library of Congress exhibit, 1492: An Ongoing Voyage, includes images of his coat of arms and the "book of privileges," a collection of agreements between Columbus and the Spanish crowns.
Brief overview at the Library of Congress exhibit, 1492: An Ongoing Voyage, includes images of his coat of arms and the "book of privileges," a collection of agreements between Columbus and the Spanish crowns.
The Explorations of Christopher Columbus
Six brief hyperlinked pages on the life, voyages and death of Columbus at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News, Virginia.
Six brief hyperlinked pages on the life, voyages and death of Columbus at the Mariner's Museum in Newport News, Virginia.
Christopher Pellegrino or Christopher Columbus...
Subtitled "A Critical Study on the Origin of Christopher Columbus," this excerpt from The Discovery of America by Maurizio Tagliattini provides an in-depth examination of the controversies and facts concerning the explorer's background.
Subtitled "A Critical Study on the Origin of Christopher Columbus," this excerpt from The Discovery of America by Maurizio Tagliattini provides an in-depth examination of the controversies and facts concerning the explorer's background.
Christopher Columbus
Extensive biography by Thomas C. Tirado at Millersville University includes historical background as well as details of Columbus' life and voyages. Reprinted with permission from Encarta Encyclopedia, 2000
Extensive biography by Thomas C. Tirado at Millersville University includes historical background as well as details of Columbus' life and voyages. Reprinted with permission from Encarta Encyclopedia, 2000
Columbus Mythbusters
Vanilla text file by Joseph M. Laufer presents 11 myths about Columbus and his voyages and the facts to counter them, followed by further interesting info.
Vanilla text file by Joseph M. Laufer presents 11 myths about Columbus and his voyages and the facts to counter them, followed by further interesting info.
Columbus's Medinah?
This article by Eliezer Segal originally appeared in the Calgary Jewish Free Press and addresses the possibility that Columbus was a descendant of Spanish Jews.
This article by Eliezer Segal originally appeared in the Calgary Jewish Free Press and addresses the possibility that Columbus was a descendant of Spanish Jews.
Looks Are Deceiving: The Portraits of Christopher Columbus
Scholarly article by Paul Martin Lester, originally published in Visual Anthropology, examines the shifting attitudes towards Columbus over the course of American history and includes links to a composite portrait of Columbus.
Scholarly article by Paul Martin Lester, originally published in Visual Anthropology, examines the shifting attitudes towards Columbus over the course of American history and includes links to a composite portrait of Columbus.
Christopher Columbus and the Spanish Empire
Excellent tutorial at the University of Calgary begins with the voyages of Columbus and goes on to investigate further investigations and conquests of Central and South America.
Excellent tutorial at the University of Calgary begins with the voyages of Columbus and goes on to investigate further investigations and conquests of Central and South America.
Columbus Monuments Page
A collection of the monuments all over the world that have been erected to honor Columbus and his voyages, compiled by Peter van der Krogt.
A collection of the monuments all over the world that have been erected to honor Columbus and his voyages, compiled by Peter van der Krogt.