Christopher Columbus. Explorer of the New World
Description
Christopher Columbus set out to find a new route to Asia, but instead became the first Spaniard to set foot in the New World. Evidence now proves that the Vikings reached North America long before him, yet even in his own time, other explorers usurped his glory. From the dream that led him across the horizon to the fortunes that deserted him and the ongoing controversy over his true place in history, this episode of Biography sheds light on the life of Christopher Columbus - the man, not the legend. Period accounts, rare art and artifacts, and interviews with world-renowned historians are featured.
Runtime
48 min
Subjects
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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