Born in Genoa, Christopher Columbus is a man of strong will whose life is full of drama. He fulfills his dream of becoming a sailor, then sets out boldly in search of a new route, and his quest ends with the discovery of a new land. Along the way his experiences swing between desperation and excitement. Made to mark the 500th anniversary of his landing in the New World, this adventure series runs for 26 episodes and first aired in Italy in 1992, reaching Japanese television ten years later.