Constantinople has fallen. A great explorer must be found to discover a new route to the Orient.

From the treacherous court of Spain, our hapless hero sets out across the Sea of Darkness. Will he find Chipangu - or Japan?

Columbus sets sails triumphantly from the Indies for Spain, bearing a host of exotic discoveries.

Hispaniola has fallen prey to massacre and mutiny. Will Columbus survive the relentless march of history?