Man's ever-enlargening view of his planet

First giant stride on the route to India

Evolution of the shipwright's art

West from Spain to a vast new world

A natural kingdom to enrapture the senses

East from Portugal to an empire of spices

Marvels of India oriental through western eyes.

The soldier who completed Columbus' quest

That unique, that most famous ship, the "Victoria"

The death and the triumph of Mgellan

After discovery : the spoils of exploitation.