The true story of Christopher Columbus was not just a triumphant discovery; it was marked by disaster, accusations, and betrayal.
Just ten years after discovering the New World, Columbus was languishing in a Caribbean prison.
There, he awaited the gallows and planned what he called his most dangerous voyage—one that ended in the loss of all four of his ships, leaving Columbus and his crew dead with little hope of survival.
Now, the History Channel recreates the perilous disaster and dizzying triumph of Columbus’ last voyage.
Renowned historian, explorer and renowned author of The Last Voyage of Columbus, Martin Dugard travels in the great explorer’s entourage, visiting key sites of Columbus’ discoveries and disasters such as Panama, Jamaica and Hispaniola, and experience an epic — and most forgotten — adventure in one of history’s most important locations.
Interviews with local experts and dramatic re-enactment reveal the truth about this last untold journey and paint an intimate portrait of this complex and courageous hero.
