Christopher Columbus changed the world, bringing together the unknown and the known. Yet, the great explorer went to his grave ignorant of his accomplishment, unaware that he had discovered two vast continents. Columbus unknowingly brought about a profound transformation in America, Europe, and, in short order, Africa and Asia. His voyage initiated a tremendous transoceanic migration of peoples, plants, and diseases that affected everyone on the globe. It also made him a legend, turning Columbus into a powerful symbol of both exploration and exploitation. The Magnificent Voyage of Christopher Columbus recounts the history of Columbus' first Atlantic crossing, as a modern-day crew retraces Columbus' course, sailing replicas of his fleet.