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Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage to the Americas is often heralded as a pivotal moment in world history. But what if Columbus had never made his journey? In this episode of What If It Went Differently?, we explore an alternate timeline where the Americas remained undiscovered by European powers for decades or even centuries. How would this delay have shaped the course of world history, including the development of empires, the spread of diseases, and the lives of Indigenous peoples? Would another explorer have stepped into Columbus's place, or would the Americas have remained untouched by European influence for much longer? Join us as we rewrite history and reimagine the future of a world without Columbus's fateful voyage.

References:

1. YouTube Video: The Columbian Exchange - Transforming the World | Full Documentary by History Unfolded. Published on March 12, 2020.
2. Book: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Published in 2005.
3. Article: "The Age of Exploration and Its Impact on Global Trade" by the History Research Center. Published in May 2019.
4. Journal: European Historical Review: "Alternate Histories of the New World." Published in October 2017.
5. Documentary: The Untold Story of Indigenous America by National Geographic. Published on June 10, 2021.