How likely is it that the Chinese beat Columbus to the Americas? See: 1421: The Year China Discovered The Americas - Gavin Menzies

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A professor briefly mentioned this in one of my lectures last semester, and although I am interested in learning more, I don't have the time at the moment to research for myself.

If I could get a quick explanation of whether historians tend to take this theory seriously (any why/why not), it would be wonderful.

Thanks much!

Bernardito

Not to discourage any discussion, but we've had plenty of threads on this question and you can find some of them here.