Video - en: "Columbus: The Legacy of an Unintended Destroyer

Christopher Columbus: The Unintended Destroyer Christopher Columbus is often remembered as the man who "discovered" the Americas, but his voyages had tragic consequences. Columbus’s initial mission was to find a new route to Asia, but what he encountered was a continent full of indigenous civilizations. Instead of fostering peace, Columbus’s greed and quest for wealth led to the exploitation and destruction of these native populations. What many don’t realize is that Columbus’s later years were filled with struggles, failures, and disgrace. His leadership during his later expeditions led to tensions with the Spanish Crown, and he was eventually arrested and sent back to Spain in chains. His legacy is one of exploration—and devastating consequence.