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Who Really Discovered America?

Who Really Discovered America?

Contrary to most history books in the United States, Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America.

2010•1h 34m
DocumentaryHistory

Examining theories about the discovery of America long before Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage by explorers from such places as China, Japan, Wales and Ireland.

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Production

Committee Films, History

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

James Lurie

James Lurie

Narrator

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