Unveiling Columbus: The Lunar Eclipse and the Natives Story | Joe Rogan & Neil deGrasse Tyson #1159

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Joe Rogan as they shed light on a lesser-known chapter of Christopher Columbus's exploits that further exemplify his controversial legacy. Delve into the story of Columbus's third voyage in 1504, specifically his encounter with a group of natives on Hispaniola.

Discover how Columbus, desperate for resources to sail back to Spain, resorted to a deceitful tactic. He exploited the natives' lack of knowledge about lunar eclipses and threatened them with the disappearance and red coloring of the moon, which he claimed would be a divine punishment. Manipulating their beliefs, Columbus demanded food from the natives, who relied on their precisely calculated farming resources.