William Francis KeeganSocial Links NavigationUniversity of Florida Latest articles by William Francis Keegan How Did Christopher Columbus Become a National Symbol? By William Francis Keegan published 7 October 18 An anthropologist tells the story of how Columbus actually came close to falling into historical obscurity, until American hubris got in the way. Human Behavior Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Crop circles surround Iraq's multicolored 'Sea of Salt' after years of drought — Earth from space2Watch humanlike robot with bionic muscles dangle as it twitches, shrugs and clenches its fists in creepy video3'The parasite was in the driver's seat': The zombie ants that die gruesome deaths fit for a horror movie4Lyrid meteor shower peaks next week: How to spot the most 'shooting stars'5Climate change: Facts about our warming planet
How Did Christopher Columbus Become a National Symbol? By William Francis Keegan published 7 October 18 An anthropologist tells the story of how Columbus actually came close to falling into historical obscurity, until American hubris got in the way.
