Who was Christopher Columbus? Reexamining the man and myth
Who was Christopher Columbus? Reexamining the man and myth  
Podcast: The Source
Published On: Wed Oct 08 2025
Description: Christopher Columbus used to be considered a hero for "discovering America" But did he? Columbus has now become a more controversial figure. Five years ago San Antonio took down its Columbus statue. A new biography of Columbus takes a fresh look at the explorer – his life and afterlife – how our understanding of the man has changed.