Episode of Series “The Explorers”.
Stresses the most fascinating part of Columbus’s life - the period after he discovered the American continent in 1492. Presented by David Attenborough. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
505048
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → America - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → History - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → America - Discovery and exploration
History → Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
History → History - Study and teaching
History → United States - History
People → Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)