S01E01 Columbus the Sailor Is Born
Christopher is a boy who wants to be a sailor at all costs. However, his father Dominic wants his son to become a textile craftsman like him, instead. After the downfall of the Fregosa family...
Christopher Columbus
S01E18: The Plan Is Approved!
Columbus wishes to start his western voyage as soon as possible, however, the Spanish Royal Family doesn't seem to consider it a priority, notwithstanding the promises that Queen Isabella had made. Columbus then returns to the monastery of Rebida, where he is reunited with Father Perez and his son Diego. Father Marchena introduces Columbus to a famous sailor by the name of Pinzon, and asks him how he feels about the Genoese sailor's project. Columbus next reveals to Father Marchena that he owns a very detailed chart of Toscanelli, a map which was thought to be secret of Portugal. Columbus believes that this map will play a great role in convincing the Queen of his project's legitimacy. Father Perez then sends a letter to the Queen, and after few days, Columbus is convoked by her. Columbus tells her about the importance of predicating the Gospel in the Indies. Columbus receives a convocation from the Queen. Happy with this, he then departs for Spain hoping to soon assemble a crew.
Overview
The marvelous adventures and dramatic life of Christopher Columbus in the 15th century.
Episodes
S01E02 The First Voyage
On his first sea voyage, young Columbus visits the Isle of Chios; it is then that he first experiences life aboard a boat and "learns the ropes" of sailing. One day, the captain decides to...
S01E03 Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
The ship on which Columbus has boarded leaves the isle of Chios. Notwithstanding, John, fearing that a storm is approaching, has a discussion with the captain in the hopes of persuading him to wait the...
S01E04 Adrift
Columbus sets sail as the chief sailor on a cargo vessel en route from Genoa to Lisbon transporting precious loads of contents. Having passed the Straits of Gibraltar, the fleet then encounters pirates off the...
S01E05 Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
Having survived the shipwreck, Columbus arrives at the village of Lagos where he takes shelter in a monastery. Having been rejuvenated, he sets sail once more until reaching the port of Sagres. Rather than return...
S01E06 Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
In Lisbon, Columbus meets his brother Bartholomew who works as a cartographer. At first, Columbus helps his brother compile the maps, however, his biggest wish is to enter the School of Navigation at the capital...
S01E07 His First Exploration Voyage
It is at the School of Navigation where those participating in future sea expeditions are chosen. The first time Columbus is up for selection, he is not chosen as a ship mate because he his...
S01E08 Columbus Meets Felipa
The Ship of Columbus transports herrings and salmon to Greenland. It is here Columbus first ponders what could exist beyond the Ocean waters, when he hears of a Viking legend… Gelik, the great grandson of...
S01E09 Marriage
During the trip to Iceland, Christopher Columbus becomes more and more convinced that undiscovered lands surely await him to the West; his conviction lends him the fortitude to continue sailing. After returning to Lisbon, Columbus...
S01E10 Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
Here, Columbus meets a Jewish man by the name of Torres. Torres is fascinated by Columbus's ambition to sail to the Indies by way of a Western route. Torres promises him that he will acquire...
S01E11 The First Setback
After Columbus and Felipa are happily wed, they move to the isle of Porto Santo. Here, Columbus is able to gather useful information for his western voyage. He then partakes in an expedition to Guinea,...
S01E12 A Helping Hand
Columbus finally earns himself an interview with the King of Lisbon for the purpose of better explaining the value of reaching the Indies by sailing west. The King at first seems interested by Columbus's proposed-project,...
S01E13 The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory
Columbus and his son Diego find shelter together in the monastery of Rebida where he meets Father Perez and Father Marchena; both priests are enthusiastic about his project, and invite him to ask Duke Medina...
S01E14 Audience With the King and Queen
Columbus asks Duke Medina Sidonia to finance his project, at which point the Duke Medina Sidonia in turn asks the more influential Duke Medina Geli for help. Duke Medina, fully convinced that Columbus's ambition is...
S01E15 Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
Once in Cordova, Columbus finds hospitality at Diego de Harana's; there, he falls in love with his cousin Beatrix. At last, the time comes for Columbus to make his journey to the Royal palace. Once...
S01E16 The End of Reconquista
The Royal Family of Spain appoints a board of experts to examine Columbus's project. After many long meetings, many which take place in Salamanca, Columbus finally earns a convocation at Malaga. However, he beliefs that...
S01E17 The Plan Is Rejected!
Columbus informs Bartholomew, notwithstanding the failure of the expedition of Dulmo, that the King is interested by Columbus's proposed Western expedition. Columbus then must explain to Beatrix that the cost of living out his dream...
S01E18 The Plan Is Approved!
Columbus wishes to start his western voyage as soon as possible, however, the Spanish Royal Family doesn't seem to consider it a priority, notwithstanding the promises that Queen Isabella had made. Columbus then returns to...
S01E19 Columbus Meets Pinzon
After the fall of Granada and the end of the War of Reconquista, the King and the Queen receive Columbus to discuss his project. The King and Queen, however, do not first accempt the terms...
S01E20 The Fleet Sets Sail
After the approval of the project, Columbus relocates to Santa Fè where he drafts a contract the for the Spanish Royal Family with the terms for his expedition. From Santa Fè, he then goes to...
S01E21 Escape from Sargasso
In an attempt to overcome a lack of crew, Columbus asks a man by the name of Martin Alonso Pinzon and his brother Vicente Yanez for help. Martin Alonso is fortunately able to convince enough...
S01E22 Land Is Discovered
The fleet finally embarks, however, during their journey in the Canaries, the rudder of the Pinta breaks and Columbus looses three weeks of his voyage for repair. At last, Columbus sets out again, but the...
S01E23 Pinzon Rebels
Columbus's sailors' overall mood and apparent exhaustion indicate an imminent revolt. Columbus tries his best to calm their spirits. At last, Columbus hears music to his ears, as the call for land is sounded. Mainland...
S01E24 A Storm Blocks the Return Home
Columbus and his men encounter the natives of the Caribbean Islands, then continue to sail from island to island in search of gold. On the island of Hispaniola, the Santa Maria is then stranded on...
S01E25 King Joao Imposes Restrictions
After having built a fort on the island of Hispaniola and assigned volunteers, Columbus begins his trip back to Spain, at which point he meets a violent storm, nearly rendering him shipwrecked. Eventually, the Niña...
S01E26 Columbus's Triumphant Return
The Niña returns to the port of Castile in Spain after many days of journey. Joyful people await the ship. The Pinta then arrives, however, Martin, the ship's captain, is very sick and dies a...
Cast
Marco Balzarotti
Cristoforo Colombo adulto (voice)
Gabriele Calindri
Cristoforo Colombo ragazzo (voice)
Diego Sabre
Bartolomeo Colombo (voice)
Maurizio Scattorin
Domenico Colombo (voice)
Paolo Marchese
Giovanni, il marinaio (voice)
