British historian Gavin Menzies counters the popular belief that Europeans were the first maritime explorers and claims the Chinese were actually the first to land in the New World, 1421: The Year China Discovered America.
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Gavin Menzies will be presenting his research and evidence at:
The Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
January 9th 6:30 pm
RSVP Heather Gould 207-7692 (must RSVP)
Music: Li Xiangting Chine: L'Art Du Qin tracks 3, 7
Visit the website for more information.
Gavin Menzies will be presenting his research and evidence at:
The Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street
January 9th 6:30 pm
RSVP Heather Gould 207-7692 (must RSVP)
Music: Li Xiangting Chine: L'Art Du Qin tracks 3, 7
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