Five Facts - Christopher Columbus

The video discusses five facts about Christopher Columbus. It highlights that Columbus is known for exploring America, but Leif Ericson arrived there centuries earlier. Columbus's journey was commissioned by Spain, though his origins are debated. His diary mentions mysterious lights, possibly ball lightning. Columbus miscalculated the Earth's circumference, thinking it was smaller, which affected his journey. Lastly, the video addresses Columbus's controversial legacy, including his mistreatment of indigenous people, leading to the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.

What mistake did Columbus make regarding the circumference of the Earth?

Why do some people choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead of Columbus Day?