CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, THE BARBARIAN
Not only did the infamous explorer Christopher Columbus never set foot on North America or prove the world was round, this man was quite possibly one of the worst human beings that ever lived in the 15th century. If everyone knew about the barbaric atrocities that took place under his command, I believe his “hero” status would be stricken from every history book that was ever written… and the holiday we celebrate in his honor would be cancelled from our calendar.
What many don’t realize is that Columbus and his men were responsible for one of the largest genocides that has ever occurred. Their greed, cruelty, sexual exploits (and the diseases they introduced) led to the extermination of thousands of native Indians on what is now known as Haiti. They dismembered, beheaded, burned alive and raped so many locals that hundreds opted for mass suicide rather than live through another day of torture.
Of those that managed to survive this brutality, many were thrown onto ships (cramming as many in as possible) and sent to Spain. Families were separated, conditions were utterly deplorable, and disease was rampant. Many died during the journey, and their bodies were tossed overboard into the Atlantic. When they finally set foot on Spanish soil, these poor souls were then paraded naked through the streets of Seville and sold as slaves.
It is estimated that within four years of Columbus’ arrival in 1492, a third of the local population were either slaughtered or sold. GOLD was all that mattered to these barbarians.
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These are impressive articles. Keep up the noble be successful.
Great article Michelle,
Love,
Al