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Websites relating to Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho), who took Chinese fleets to the Indian Ocean, and possibily across the Pacific, in the early 15th Century.
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Chinese Explorer May Redraw Map of History
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A report from Xinhuanet concerning the proposal that Chinese explorers found America 72 years before Christopher Columbus.
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Chinese Mariner Zheng He [Cheng Ho]
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Zheng He sailed from China to places in South Pacific, Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, Africa, and possibly America some 80 years before Columbus.
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Experts Hope to Emulate Chinese Columbus
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From the BBC, Chinese are hoping to emulate an oriental eunuch, who they believe, discovered America 71 years before Columbus.
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Explorer from China who 'beat Columbus to America'
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An article in the Telegraph announcing a lecture by an amateur historian expounding his theory that when Columbus discovered America in 1492, he was 72 years too late.
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Friends of Admiral Zheng He
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Organization of enthusiasts who wants to promote the awareness of Zheng's life and deeds. Includes maps, articles, and images for download, as well as information about the Zheng He Museum in Singapore.
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International Zheng He Society
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Singapore-based organization devoted to the study of Zheng He. Includes downloads, membership information, event overview, Zheng-related news, and related links.
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Marco Polo and Zheng He: Yuan Foundation of New World Discovery
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Illustrated hypertext of Gunnar Thompson's 16 May 2005 presentation at the Library of Congress, which ties the Venetian explorer, Yuan dynasty mapmakers, and the Admiral.
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TIMEasia.com: The Next Asian Journey
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An exploration of the lands visited by the Chinese admiral in the 15th century. Provides a diagram of contemporary junks, a map of Zheng He's voyages, and a timeline of Eastern and Western exploration.
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