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Columbus' Acquisition
57:32 - 1:00:28 (02:55)
The idea of 'discovery' and 'ownership' was a tool used by Columbus and the sovereigns to justify their acquisition of resources. Though it was striking how they quickly took over and decided they owned the place, sucking up resources in the process.
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Christopher Columbus was convinced that he was directly guided by God to take possession of the land he discovered to fund a holy war, and believed that he owned the land he conquered as part of his agreement with the Spanish sovereigns.
57:32 - 58:57 (01:24)
Summary
Christopher Columbus was convinced that he was directly guided by God to take possession of the land he discovered to fund a holy war, and believed that he owned the land he conquered as part of his agreement with the Spanish sovereigns. This tendency of people to justify and glorify their actions when acquiring a significant advantage is a recurring theme throughout history.
ChapterColumbus' Acquisition
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speaker promotes his podcasts and mentions the mysterious deaths of tourists over the last 20 years on an unnamed island.
58:57 - 1:00:28 (01:31)
Summary
The speaker promotes his podcasts and mentions the mysterious deaths of tourists over the last 20 years on an unnamed island.