I'm sure you know this man. Especially those of you who are from or live in Seville, Spain, as his remains are in the Cathedral of that city. Yes, he is Christopher Columbus (or maybe you know him as Cristóbal Colón). On 12 October 1492, he reached the New World, thinking he was in the Indies. Today, it is not only a national holiday in Spain, but also in other countries, such as the United States. Why so? To learn more about this day, click here.Now let's learn something about this man and his life. Please take some time to "read" this video:
Ok, sometimes watching a CARTOON is the best way to learn a story:
This festivity arises a bitter controversy. What do you think? Is Columbus a hero or a villain? What do you think about this celebration? Please feel free to write a comment on this post.
Hey, I just found something you should have a look at. Did you know that Columbus might actually be SPANISH? If you want to know more, click here.
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