Since there's so much about changing and revising American History today and with NYC 'thinking' about eliminating the CC Statue, I thought I'd post a picture (taken in April) of one of his places of final internment in the Seville Cathedral, although no telling how many pieces of his body are left.
Columbus Tomb Seville Catherdral
He may not have been the first European to visit north America but he still deserves a big place in history.
It's difficult for Americans to have to come to grips with the realities of their bloody past. It's messy.
I love the photo. Unfortunately, in his last days, he fell out of favor with the Spanish Monarchy.
...only recently though. However its true American history, can't be changed, shouldn't be changed or erased and should be studied. all views. I was amazed at the reverence the Spanish gave to CC even though he was Italian. The Cathedral was awesome although dark, very dark. Mass was going on when we were there and couldn't get any closer at that time.
Yes he does and since I was there, I was going to visit....truly enjoyed the visit, the cathedral and the tomb, thanks
Thanks, it was cool, especially in a historical way, not to mention the really cool cathedral
FramerMCB
Loc: Northern, ID (formerly Portland, OR area)
Very nice image! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks and more than welcome Framer
gvarner wrote:
It's difficult for Americans to have to come to grips with the realities of their bloody past. It's messy.
It's no messier than anyone else. American Indians slaughtered other Indians regularly. No on has their hands clean, no one.
Blaster34 wrote:
Since there's so much about changing and revising American History today and with NYC 'thinking' about eliminating the CC Statue, I thought I'd post a picture (taken in April) of one of his places of final internment in the Seville Cathedral, although no telling how many pieces of his body are left.
I can't believe this BS. If statues of CC have to come down and the holiday changed, then President/General Grant our Civil War hero should not be acknowledged. In his time he basically destroyed the Indian Nation here in America. That's why Custer was out West to take them all out and the aftermath that followed because of Little Big Horn was disastrous for the American Indian.
Also, if it wasn't for CC we would all be living in Europe. I am glad he followed his dreams and continued with his quest.
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