Who Really Discovered America?

Arrived in AD 1492

Christopher Columbus

His discovery was a Turning Point in History

Christopher Columbus

Most History Books say he discovered America

Christopher Columbus

Opened door for waves of explorers and immigrants

Christopher Columbus

Arrived in AD 1000

Leif Ericson

Explored Labrador and Newfoundland Canada

Leif Ericson

Ruins of a Viking village have been found in Newfoundland

Leif Ericson

Vinland Map made before Columbus

Leif Ericson

Arrived AD 1421

Zheng He

Chinese DNA found in Native American Remains

Zheng He

Mao Kung Map shows Chinese ship off the coast of South Africa

Zheng He

Plants and Animals from China found in New World

Zheng He