How Trade Thrived Following Columbus’s Discovery of the New World
The True Economic History of Columbus’s Voyage of Discovery Columbus Day might prompt some reflection for those critical of Donald Trump’s trade policies. The narrative often spun by Trump’s critics and self-proclaimed “free-traders” is that Europe’s encounter with the Americas and the subsequent surge in international trade relied heavily on the removal of trade barriers—like […]
What Columbus’s journey across the Atlantic reveals about bravery and discovery
Exploring the Legacy of Christopher Columbus This year, I found myself in Huelva, Spain—just a stone’s throw from Portugal. It was here that Columbus set sail with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria on his historic voyage to America. The waterfront features remarkable replicas of these ships, which were constructed in 1992 to mark the […]
Marigalante ship, a replica of Christopher Columbus’s Santa Maria, goes down near the coast of Mexico.
In a shocking incident, footage has emerged of a historic sailing ship that sank off a Mexican resort shore, prompting residents to reflect on the loss of something integral to their community. The Marigalante, a replica of Christopher Columbus’ legendary galleon Santa Maria, found itself in distress on Friday afternoon while trying to return to […]