Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 1: The Discovery

Episode synopsis

We visit the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and the significant sites where he was shaped into the man who would lead an historic journey in 1492. We then acquaint ourselves with the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella, the benevolent sponsors of Columbus’ voyage. We end with a visit to the beautiful locations where the great minds of the Renaissance set the stage for the discovery of a New World.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E4Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail
• E5William Penn & Early Philadelphia
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E7Fighters of the Revolution
• E8Early Colonial Virginia
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E11New York and the First President
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue