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1. Christopher Columbus Rediscovered (CBS News)
   "Spanish researchers said Friday they have resolved a century-old mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus's burial place, which both Spain and the Dominican Republic claim to be watching over. Their verdict: Spain's got the right bones."
   01-06

2. Columbus, Christopher (IBiblio.org)
   "After five centuries, Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, a visionary genius, a mystic, a national hero, a failed administrator, a naive entrepreneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist."
   05-06

3. Columbus, Christopher (EnchantedLearning.com)
   "Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a route to India (in order to trade for spices). He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504."
   05-06

4. Columbus, Christopher - Coloring Book and Activities (EnchantedLearning.com)
   Provides an activity book, including pictures to color.
   05-06

5. Peruvian Artifacts Recovered (NationalGeographic.com)
   "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents recovered and seized 322 pre-Columbian Peruvian artifacts this week after a two-month joint investigation between ICE and the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO)."
   
   "The pre-Columbian era refers to a period preceding the exploration of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. The artifacts date as far back as 1500 B.C."
   01-06

6. Haiti's History of Misery (Time.com)
   "Christopher Columbus sights Haiti in 1492. After the Island becomes a Spanish Colony, disease and harsh working conditions devastate the indigenous population." 01-10