In a new analysis of ancient writings, scholars have uncovered evidence that sailors from the hometown of Christopher Columbus might have been aware of the existence of North America over a century before his famous voyage in 1492.

The legend of Saint Brendan’s voyage was said to have provided extra fuel for Columbus’ dreams. It is certainly not impossible that Guillermo could have reached America before 1492 as Leif Erikson and his band of Norsemen had already traveled to America hundreds of years beforehand.

The Springfield Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrated Columbus Day in the south end of Springfield Monday morning.

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to recognize Oct. 14 as Columbus Day in honor of Christopher Columbus, the 15th-century explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa (now part of the modern day Italy) who is celebrated for his discovery of the western hemisphere on Oct.