Columbus's Secret Mission to End the WorldHis voyages were driven by a divine, apocalyptic plan.

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Hidden Sides of History

Christopher Columbus wasn't just seeking a new trade route to Asia. He believed he was on a divine quest to fulfill biblical prophecy and initiate the end of the world. His personal writings reveal a man who saw himself as a messianic figure, chosen by God to fund a final crusade and convert all peoples to Christianity. This apocalyptic worldview shaped his every decision, from calculating the remaining years until the Second Coming to believing he had found the Garden of Eden in South America.