Christopher Columbus himself said in his journal, “Black skinned people had come from the south-east in boats, trading in gold tipped spears.”

Source: https://stjohntradewinds.com/open-forum-the-importance-of-guts-in-the-virgin-islands-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=open-forum-the-importance-of-guts-in-the-virgin-islands-part-2

Some say this dates back to the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) who was given a pineapple by friendly locals when he arrived in the volcanic island of Guadeloupe on his second voyage to the New World in 1493.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23481097.southamptons-royal-pier-various-pineapples/?ref=rss

The Alvarez Family pictured with several of the Marist Brothers who serve at Christopher Columbus High School: Br.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/pinecrest-tribune/alvarez-family-makes-major-gift-to-christopher-columbus-hs/

The basic story of the film was actually conceived by Spielberg, and produced by his production company, Amblin Entertainment, with Christopher Columbus penning the screenplay.

Source: https://collider.com/movies-with-wrong-directors/

While it has long been established that Vikings reached North America centuries before Christopher Columbus sailed, historians remain unclear as to their navigational tools.

Source: https://thechampionnewspaper.com/museum-exhibit-reveals-little-known-details-of-the-lives-and-exploits-of-vikings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=museum-exhibit-reveals-little-known-details-of-the-lives-and-exploits-of-vikings