Chapter
The Story of Columbus' Fort at La Navidad
44:12 - 49:10 (04:58)
Columbus and his men were saved from a sinking ship and were offered to live in a fort built by Chief Guacanagari, as he saw it as a way to display the power of the Spanish Crown to local enemies.
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Gwakanegari welcomes Columbus and his men to their guest quarters with a large group of naked people, and offers to build houses for them.
44:12 - 45:37 (01:25)
Columbus, Gwakanegari
Summary
Gwakanegari welcomes Columbus and his men to their guest quarters with a large group of naked people, and offers to build houses for them. He presents them with valuable gifts of gold, and it is unclear if he sees them as semi-divine or powerful military allies.
ChapterThe Story of Columbus' Fort at La Navidad
EpisodePart Two: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Spanish wanted to showcase their power and build a fortress to defend against the locals who were taking their people as captives while also boasting that they could conquer the whole island.
45:37 - 49:10 (03:32)
Spanish Colonization
Summary
The Spanish wanted to showcase their power and build a fortress to defend against the locals who were taking their people as captives while also boasting that they could conquer the whole island. The friendly natives before, compared to the Caribs, will become noteworthy in the future.