Everyone knows the name Christopher Columbus. Almost nobody knows the full story. Columbus didn't just sail into an unknown sea, he faced political resistance, mutiny, shipwreck, and betrayal. In this episode, we cover the full story, from Columbus's early life and his decade-long fight to get funding, through all four voyages and the intrigue, adventure, and betrayal that defined each one. It's one of the most dramatic stories in exploration history, and most of it never made it into your textbook.
📖 Based on Admiral of the Ocean Sea by Samuel Eliot Morison
