Christopher Columbus
Season 1, Episode 16: The End of Reconquista
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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 the verdict will be negative. However, this time the Queen gives Columbus a shred of hope by asking him to first wait for the end of the war.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Columbus the Sailor Is Born
Episode 2
The First Voyage
Episode 3
Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
Episode 4
Adrift
Episode 5
Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
Episode 6
Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
Episode 7
His First Exploration Voyage
Episode 8
Columbus Meets Felipa
Episode 9
Marriage
Episode 10
Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
Episode 11
The First Setback
Episode 12
A Helping Hand
Episode 13
The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory
Episode 14
Audience With the King and Queen
Episode 15
Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
Episode 16
The End of Reconquista
Episode 17
The Plan Is Rejected!
Episode 18
The Plan Is Approved!
Episode 19
Columbus Meets Pinzon
Episode 20
The Fleet Sets Sail
Episode 21
Escape from Sargasso
Episode 22
Land Is Discovered
Episode 23
Pinzon Rebels
Episode 24
A Storm Blocks the Return Home
Episode 25
King Joao Imposes Restrictions
Episode 26
Columbus's Triumphant Return