Christopher Columbus - Season 1 Episode 10 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 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.
Keyword : explorer, 15th century
Season
Season 1
Episode
Columbus the Sailor Is Born
The First Voyage
Giovanni Risks His Life to Save the Ship
Adrift
Resolution in Portugal, Kingdom of Voyages
Columbus learns of Marco Polo and Toscanelli
His First Exploration Voyage
Columbus Meets Felipa
Marriage
Columbus Resolves to Make a Westward Voyage
The First Setback
A Helping Hand
The First Steps Towards Realization of the Exploratory
Audience With the King and Queen
Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
The End of Reconquista
The Plan Is Rejected!
The Plan Is Approved!
Columbus Meets Pinzon
The Fleet Sets Sail
Escape from Sargasso
Land Is Discovered
Pinzon Rebels
A Storm Blocks the Return Home
King Joao Imposes Restrictions
Columbus's Triumphant Return