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[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 days ago (1 children)

He was literally brought back to Spain in chains.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

And later pardoned and made another voyage

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago

I mean yeah, that's how it was back then. He repented like a good Christian and they let him go back again.

They never gave him any of his titles back though.

[–] [email protected] 46 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The neutrality and accuracy of the accusations and investigations of Bobadilla toward Columbus and his brothers have been disputed by historians, given the anti-Italian sentiment of the Spaniards and Bobadilla's desire to take over Columbus's position.

Wikimedia: Christopher Columbus – Third Voyage

[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 days ago (1 children)

anti-italian sentiment

It is widely disputed that Columbus ever was or was considered an Italian.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Especially since Italy didn't exist for another almost 400 years.

[–] [email protected] 52 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Erika Ishii is a gawdamned treasure.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Looking forward to Ghost of Yotei.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

Holyshiiit! How did I miss that she's Atsu?! 😱🤯🥰

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago

America: uhhhh yeah, that's why we celebrate him. Duh. Cruel is kinda our thing ya know?