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Evidence of Pre-Columbus Trade Found in Alaska House
Live Science ^ | April 16, 2015 | Owen Jarus

Posted on 04/17/2015 5:39:17 PM PDT by Rebelbase

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Chinese trading with Aleuts for Narwhal and Walrus tusk.
1 posted on 04/17/2015 5:39:17 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: SunkenCiv

Ping!


2 posted on 04/17/2015 5:39:47 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase

Few months ago I saw an article saying that Marco Polo possibly sailed down the West coast. If I remember right based on some map that predated Columbus.


3 posted on 04/17/2015 5:41:12 PM PDT by Domandred (Tea Party or Third Party. Done with the capitulating eGOP.)
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To: Rebelbase

Its no surprise in that part of North America with its close proximity to Asia.


4 posted on 04/17/2015 5:42:03 PM PDT by Sasparilla (If you want peace, prepare for war.)
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To: Rebelbase

Well, it’s true — you CAN see Russia from Alaska. Why wouldn’t they trade?


5 posted on 04/17/2015 5:43:20 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy ("Victim" -- some people eagerly take on the label because of the many advantages that come with it.)
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To: Sasparilla

I was thinking the same thing. Depending where they were, not very far to travel.


6 posted on 04/17/2015 5:44:00 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: yarddog

We already know the Vikings made it to the other side of the continent before Columbus.

The ancient Chinese were some serious sailors.


7 posted on 04/17/2015 5:46:51 PM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: Rebelbase

Is anyone here married to the idea Columbus had to be the first discoverer of the Americas? I’m not. It was he who came and opened up the Americas in semi-modern times, his and the subsequent ships that came over. His efforts were key to the modern 15 century and on opening up of the territory we now call the United States.

If others came also, the fact is they didn’t open up the Americas.

Now I will say that those who populated the U. S. through the Native American erra, also opened up the Americas, and a full study of their efforts is also interesting and valid.

They could effectively be given credit for a prior opening up of the Americas. In modern times, it’s Columbus.

Our current civilization has every right to recognize Columbus for his efforts.

None of this actually bothers me, but it seems there’s always this effort to trump Columbus. It truly grates some people that he is recognized at all.


8 posted on 04/17/2015 5:48:58 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (The question, Jeb Bush? The answer: NO! Rove, is a devious propagandist & enemy of Conservatives!)
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To: Rebelbase

That is cool


9 posted on 04/17/2015 5:49:36 PM PDT by therightliveswithus
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To: cripplecreek

[ We already know the Vikings made it to the other side of the continent before Columbus.

The ancient Chinese were some serious sailors. ]

Japanese and Ainu traders no doubt traded with the Inuit in Alaska who then traded with the other people all the way down america’s pacific coast.


10 posted on 04/17/2015 5:49:52 PM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: DoughtyOne

I find this fascinating. I was surprised to learn that the very oldest evidence of human life on the continent of North America was discovered in the Badlands.


11 posted on 04/17/2015 5:56:10 PM PDT by conservativejoy (We Can Elect Ted Cruz! Pray Hard, Work Hard, Trust God!)
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To: Rebelbase

Logical and no reason to be surprised.


12 posted on 04/17/2015 5:58:08 PM PDT by Swede Girl
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To: conservativejoy

I find just about all archeological research to be interesting. It’s actually the conclusions some “NUTS” come to regarding what they find, that spoils it.

Look at the negative comments about Columbus at those “five things about Columbus” site.

Good grief these folks are harsh. Columbus was instrumental in opening up the Americans in the modern era. He didn’t destroy the Native American civilization. Those that play into that concept are anti-Western activists.


13 posted on 04/17/2015 6:03:46 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (The question, Jeb Bush? The answer: NO! Rove, is a devious propagandist & enemy of Conservatives!)
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To: Rebelbase

OH DUH as former resident of Alaska I knew that ROFL


14 posted on 04/17/2015 6:26:38 PM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: Rebelbase

Everything in the house was marked

MADE IN CHINA


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To: Domandred

Sounds like one of Gunnar Thompson’s articles.


17 posted on 04/17/2015 6:46:47 PM PDT by tanuki (Left-wing Revolution: show biz for boring people.)
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To: Rebelbase
So the thinking before was that they didn't trade across the Straits?

You have two groups of people who travel across the straits, marry across the straits but don't trade.

O-kay.

18 posted on 04/17/2015 6:48:29 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: DoughtyOne
Columbus maintained that he had sailed to India.

That was what got people's attention.

19 posted on 04/17/2015 6:50:05 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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To: Domandred

Here’s a link if you want to read further.

http://marcopoloinseattle.com/wp/marco-polo-seattle/


20 posted on 04/17/2015 6:51:15 PM PDT by tanuki (Left-wing Revolution: show biz for boring people.)
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