Columbus believed he would find ‘blemmyes’ and ‘sciapods’ – not people – in the New World

In 1492, when Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in search of a fast route to East Asia and the southwest ...

Map Shows Differences in How Columbus Day Celebrated in Each State

There are 12 states that recognize the day as a paid holiday in its own right, according to Pew Research Center, which include Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, West Virginia ...