History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino People

The narrative challenges the traditional perception of Columbus as the discoverer of America, revealing that he never reached what is now the United States. Instead, his journeys led him to the Caribbean and South America, where he encountered Indigenous peoples like the Taino, who had inhabited these lands for millennia. The book also delves into the inaccuracies surrounding Columbus's identity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the rich histories and societies that existed long before his arrival.