One of the most controversial historical theories to emerge in the last 15
years is the so-called "1421 thesis". The theory was originally formulated by
the former British submarine commander Gavin Menzies. He contends that during
the Ming Dynasty the Admiral Zheng He led an impressive fleet of Chinese junks
on an unprecedented journey of discovery. According to Menzies this journey
took them to the New World nearly 80 years before Columbus. But is there any
proof to support this incredible claim? Tune in and find out how dragon
thrones, giraffes masquerading as unicorns, and the Chinese Luke Skywalker all
play a role in the story.
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