Columbus's first and second voyages were remarkable in shaping world history and initiating the European colonization of the American world. The documentary explores such pivotal expeditions through primary sources like Columbus's journals, secondary analyses from scholars such as Tzvetan Todorov, and popular documentaries from Absolute History and Timeline History. Primary sources, including Columbus's journals and letters, offer firsthand insights into his experiences and interactions with the local folks.
Todorov’s “The Conquest of America” provides critical interpretations, examining the cultural and ideological facets of the voyages. Documentaries like "Columbus: The Lost Voyage" and "The Real Story of Christopher Columbus" from Absolute History and Timeline History sculpted our documentary and gave us ideas for framing and weaving, a proper critical narrative.
Columbus's first voyage (1492-1493) is celebrated for its daring, with Columbus discovering the Bahamas on October 12, 1492. His second voyage (1493-1496) was more expansive, aiming to establish permanent settlements and convert indigenous peoples to Christianity. The Timeline History documentary "Columbus: The Second Voyage" depicts these ambitions and the resulting tensions with indigenous populations.
By integrating these perspectives, we present a general but, nuanced view of Columbus’s voyages, celebrating their adventures while acknowledging their devastating impacts on the locals.
Group Members
Shashwat Dhoundiyal, Dept. of History, 232/PG
Gauri Shibu, Dept. of History, 186/PG
Ayush Saklani, Dept. of History, 253/PG
Shubham Tripathi, Dept. of History, 306/PG
Souvik Biswas, Dept. of History, 179/PG
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
0:05 Agent 1 Souvik Biswas
2:34 Agent 2 Gauri Shibu
6:45 Agent 3 Shubham Tripathi
13:25 Agent 4 Ayush Saklani's Voiceover
16:47 Agent 4 Ayush Saklani
21:02 Agent 5 Shashwat Dhoundiyal
24:18 Agent 1 Souvik Biswas (Conclusion)
27:03 Credits
27:29 Behind the Scenes
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