Christopher Columbus — Season 1, Episode 10: Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
Animation • 30 min • 1 season, 26 episodes • ★ 5.8/10
Episode synopsis
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 financing for the voyage by soliciting funds from his friends, many of whom happen to be the most significant and influential Genoese merchants. Unfortunately, Torres does not succeed in his task, and Columbus, feeling deceived by his hometown, decides never to return.
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The marvelous adventures and dramatic life of Christopher Columbus in the 15th century.
More episodes from Season 1
- E1Columbus the Sailor Is Born
- E2The First Voyage
- E3Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
- E4Adrift
- E5Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
- E6Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
- E7His First Exploration Voyage
- E8Columbus Meets Felipa
- E9Marriage
- E11The First Setback
- E12A Helping Hand
- E13The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory