Podcast – The Columbian Exchange
This episode discusses a process called the Columbian Exchange, an exchange that began with the first voyages of Christopher Columbus to the New World. Continue reading Podcast – The Columbian Exchange
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Podcast – Christopher Columbus Learns Of Maize
Amerindians on Cuba introduce Christopher Columbus to a grain that would become one of the most important agricultural crops in both Europe and the world. Continue reading Podcast – Christopher Columbus Learns Of Maize
Podcast – October 12, 1492 – Columbus Arrives In the Bahamas
After their departure from the Canary Islands Columbus and his crew sailed west for five long weeks. An anxious crew, fearing running out of food and water, came close to mutiny. In the early hours of October 12, 1492 the welcome cry of “land,” echoed across the ocean, ending their fears. Continue reading Podcast – October 12, 1492 – Columbus Arrives In the Bahamas
Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Island
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Island
Podcast – Episode 7 – Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 7 – Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
Podcast – Episode 6 – Christopher Columbus Sets Sail On His First Voyage
Christopher Columbus Sets Sail On His First Voyage
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Episode 6
In this episode, Christopher Columbus has completed preparations for his historic voyage. The episode briefly describes the sailors that took part in the voyage and the ships, Santa Maria, Nina and Pinta. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 6 – Christopher Columbus Sets Sail On His First Voyage
Podcast – Episode 5 – Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
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In this episode, Christopher Columbus signs a contract with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella authorizing his expedition to find a new route to the Indies. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 5 – Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
Podcast Episode 4 – Reconquista – Spain Recaptures Granada from the Moors
In this episode King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella embark on their final struggle to expel the Muslims from Spain. Continue reading Podcast Episode 4 – Reconquista – Spain Recaptures Granada from the Moors
Podcast – Episode 3 – Columbus Meets Queen Isabella
This episode features a brief biography of Christopher Columbus and a short discussion of his initial meeting with Spanish Queen Isabella on May 1, 1486. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 3 – Columbus Meets Queen Isabella
Podcast – Episode 2 – The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella
Episode 2 The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and IsabellaDescription:Political intrigue and a secret elopement led to the one of the … Continue reading Podcast – Episode 2 – The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella
Podcast – United States History Timeline – The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta signed by English King John in 1215 was one of the earliest examples of limiting government in history. The Founders of the United States drew on the concept when they declared independence in 1776 and drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the years after. Continue reading Podcast – United States History Timeline – The Magna Carta
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