HISTORY

into the rising sun

Into the Rising Sun is the story of the early Portuguese explorers who charted a course east to India, mapping Africa's coastline and establishing the beginnings of a world economy.

programme information

Duration

4 x 60'

Production Company

Mare Nostrum Productions

YOP

1999

Definitions

SD

Episode Information

While Christopher Columbus charted a route West from Europe, there was another set of adventurers whose exploits were at least as influential. Part history, part travelogue, Into the Rising Sun is the story of the early Portuguese explorers who charted a course east to India, mapping Africa's coastline and establishing the beginnings of a world economy.

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