TV Guide: Christopher Columbus

Video: Christopher Columbus

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:47:06 -0500

In this classic 1949 production, Frederic March gives an outstanding performance as Christopher Columbus, the world's most daring explorer! Surrounded by doubters, Columbus convinces Queen Isabella to provide him with ships and money necessary for his voyage past the earth's know limits. Follow Columbus' incredible journey as he battles mutiny, exhaustion, and desperation on his way to the ultimate discovery -- the new world!After 71 grueling days at sea, the crew members of the Ni?a, Pinta and Santa Maria sight a tropical paradise which they christen San Salvador. The natives of the island eagerly trade their abundant raw materials with Columbus for his European goods.Columbus is greeted as a national hero after returning to Spain with gold, spices, riches and tales of his amazing findings. However, he must continue to battle jealous enemies who are plotting his downfall.Both classic movie fans and history buffs will enjoy the dramatic story of the steadfast man who changed the face o

Video: Christopher Columbus

Amazon Video on Demand — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:47:06 -0500

Video: Christopher Columbus

History — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:45:13 -0500

Do recently revealed journals help prove that Columbus and his ships were repeatedly visited by aliens as they made their way across the Atlantic in 1492?

Video: Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:26:38 -0500

Discover why Columbus set sail around the world, and it wasn't to see if the earth was round.

Video: Christopher Columbus: "Bone" Voyage

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:25:35 -0500

Christopher Columbus' body was buried originally in Spain, but it was moved so many times that now it's not clear where his body is.

Video: Christopher Columbus: Bon Voyage

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:15:42 -0500

A look at the many adventures of Christopher Columbus.

Video: Christopher Columbus: What You Believe

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:15:35 -0500

Columbus dies with little fanfare and it is only much later that future generations credit him with the discovery of America. From "Biography: Christopher Columbus."