Christopher Columbus was one of the most passionate and driven men in history. But while he changed the world, he received little credit in his lifetime, and died a broken and forgotten man.
Ponce de Leon was one of the first of a ruthless breed of men: the Conquistadors. In zealous pursuit of his goals, Ponce de Leon would lay waste to one culture and plant the seeds of another.
Marco Polo's 25-year journey to the East left a lasting legacy that changed the world - and a legend filled with colorful stories.
One of the most influential leaders of her tribe, Native American princess Pocahontas possessed a vision of peaceful cooperation with the European settlers that was far ahead of its time.
Discover the story behind the most important voyage of discovery in American history: the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to chart the vast, unknown West from 1803-1806.
