How Columbus Invented Cannibals

How Columbus Invented Cannibals

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Social Studies, History, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the myth of cannibalism, its role in the colonization of the Americas, and how it was used to justify slavery and genocide. It highlights Christopher Columbus's role in spreading the myth and the irony that European settlers themselves resorted to cannibalism in desperate times. The video questions the historical accuracy of the cannibal myth and its convenient use for economic gain.

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