But the reason we remember Columbus over him or Vasco de Gama is that Columbus' voyages had a lasting impact on the world, even if it wasn't necessarily a positive one. And that makes me wonder what kind of person you'd want to be. A capable administrator and brilliant sailor like Zheng He, a daring captain like de Gama, or the bearer of a complicated but famous legacy like Columbus? Let me know in comments. Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next week. Crash Course is produced and directed by Stan Muller. Our script supervisor is Danica Johnson.