Oct 8
Happy Columbus Italian empowerment Day
Despite the fact that there is ample evidence the Vikings made it to the North American mainland way before Columbus, Italian-Amricans still insist on saying Columbus “discovered” America. There is even evidence that Columbus was using a map on his way West.
Which takes more courage? Getting into a Viking long-boat and heading across the North Altantic or getting into a sailing ship that by comparison was luxurious (especially for the Captain).
To be honest the US should have a “Italy Day” today and just ditch the historically inaccurate Columbus Day. Then if they want a day to celebrate the discovery of the continent by Europeans give credit where its due. Leif Erikson Day anyone?
See you in Ragnarok.
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Shouldn’t that be Iberian Empowerment Day?
If the Anglosphere had taken the entire hemisphere, “banana republic” might never have entered the English lexicon…