The Dark Side of Discovery
As much as we’d like to believe that Christopher Columbus discovered America and paved the way for the greatest country on earth, the truth is that his journey wasn’t as romantic as we once thought. He was responsible for the countless deaths of Native Americans and the enslavement of the Taino people.
Columbus was a conqueror and explorer but also a brutal and ruthless leader. He was responsible for enslaving the people he came across, stealing their land, and committing countless atrocities in the name of exploration. His actions have marred his legacy, and we should acknowledge the cost of his “discovery.”
