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Christopher Columbus

Tracked across 2 events · 29 articles · First seen Apr 27, 2025 · Last active Jul 31, 2026

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Trump Installs Columbus Statue Near White House
Impact: Christopher Columbus is the subject of the event, with Donald Trump's administration honoring him by placing a statue, while others view him as a symbol of genocide and exploitation.
Mar 23, 2026 · 9 articles
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Tech
Smallpox DNA found in Chilean mummies
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Chile recovered ancient variola virus DNA from two naturally mummified individuals buried at Camarones 9 in northern Chile, dating between 1492 and 1631 CE. This provides…
Impact: His explorations in 1492 initiated European contact, leading to the introduction of smallpox.
Jul 30, 2026 · 20 articles
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