There are quite a few myths about Christopher Columbus and his famous 1492 expedition, the most common of which claims that he set out to prove the earth was round.
In this episode of I Never Knew That, editor Catherine sets the record straight and explains the real reason the explorer embarked on his three-ship voyage for Spain.
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Catherine Caruso joined the Biography.com staff in August 2024, having previously worked as a freelance journalist for several years. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she studied English literature. When she’s not working on a new story, you can find her reading, hitting the gym, or watching too much TV.
