Christopher Columbus — Season 1, Episode 8: Columbus Meets Felipa

Episode synopsis

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 an infamous Viking chief, recites to Columbus the story of his great-grandfather's voyage to an unknown foreign land, wrought with peril and difficulty. Enthralled by the legend, Columbus decides he will undertake the same voyage. Having chosen a day with favorable weather, Columbus embarks on a journey to uncover the veracity of the Viking legend alongside Gelik, and two of his best sailors.

About Christopher Columbus

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
• E9Marriage
• E10Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
• E11The First Setback
• E12A Helping Hand
• E13The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory