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Today in 1493 Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, saw three mermaids, and said they were “not half as beautiful as they are painted.” Of course, they weren’t mermaids, but manatees, also known as sea cows.

Suggested links:

Columbus reports on his first voyage, 1493

https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/columbus-reports-his-first-voyage-1493

Episode 31: Trade and Exploration in the 16th century

https://www.englandcast.com/2017/07/throwback-episode-31-trade-exploration-16th-century/

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