This episode delves into Christopher Columbus’s arrival in Hispaniola on December 5th, 1492, marking the beginning of the Spanish era. Follow Columbus’s journey, his discovery of new lands, and his early interactions with the Taino and Arawak people. Learn about the first Christian ceremony held in the Americas and the establishment of the “La Navidad” fort as Spain begins to stake its claim in the New World. This episode reveals the pivotal moments that shaped the fate of Hispaniola and its inhabitants.
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