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Who Really Discovered America?

Who Really Discovered America?

Contrary to most history books in the United States, Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America.

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DocumentaryHistory

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Examining theories about the discovery of America long before Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage by explorers from such places as China, Japan, Wales and Ireland.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

94 mins

Rating

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Release Date

22 June 2010

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Lurie

James Lurie

Narrator

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