Embark on a historical journey with us as we delve into the intricate connections between Christopher Columbus's explorations, the prevailing Crusader culture, and the enmity between Christian and Islamic empires in the 15th century!

Uncover the myths, motivations, and misadventures that shaped Columbus's voyages across the unknown seas, all wrapped up in the larger saga of European exploration and conflict.

This is the true story of why Christopher Columbus traveled across the Atlantic Sea and why, when he arrived in the Americas, he believed he was in Asia.


Further reading: God's Shadow: Sultan Selim, His Ottoman Empire, and the Making of the Modern World Alan Mikhail (Sections 3 and 6)


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