How do Italians feel about Christopher Columbus?

He is generally seen as a historical figure of huge significance and a man of inspiring perseverance, and little more. To the best of my knowledge, he is not really “revered” as he is in America. read more

Italy didn't exist at his time but Italians have weird feelings about whatever came before the unification. At the end of the day, it feels like after the Roman Empire fell, Italy split to get back together only in recent times. read more

Host Michel Martin speaks with Joseph Scelsa, founder and president of the Italian-American Museum in New York, about various celebrations marking Columbus Day, how Italians have contributed to the growth of America, and how everyone -- regardless of ethnicity -- can come together and appreciate Columbus Day. read more

Home > Holidays > Columbus Day > The True Story of Christopher Columbus > Chapter 2 Chapter 2 - What People Thought of the Idea I do not wish you to think that Columbus was the first man to say that the earth was round, or the first to sail to the West over the Atlantic Ocean. read more