12 Atrocities Committed By Christopher Columbus
12 Atrocities Committed By Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus is popularly known as the Italian who created the first landing party of Europe in the Americas. However, on the occasion of Columbus Day, we wish to share some of the most horrendous horrors committed by Columbus on America’s indigenous people, from rape to pillage. The following list speaks of Christopher Columbus and his atrocities. 1. Christopher Columbus caught hold of a Carib woman and gave her away to rape According to Bergreen, who quoted Michele de Cuneo, a participant in Columbus’ second expedition to the Americas, Christopher imprisoned a beautiful Carib woman on the boat. Even though she showed reluctance, he attempted to satisfy his desire. Additionally, he used to whip her with a rope and spoke about her “incredible” screams. He also mentions that Columbus thought she studied in a “school for whores”. 2. Almost 200 Indians died a painful death in the Atlantic ocean Columbus seized thousands of Indi...