The Naming of America

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Were you taught that Amerigo Vespucci is the namesake of America? You’re not alone. It’s common knowledge that the Italian explorer sailed to the land we call home and gave his name to the newly found lands. British writer Peter Macdonald, however, doesn’t buy the notion that America is named after Vespucci. Macdonald contends a View Website VIP Subscription

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