The Jules Verne Library

In which the restless spirit of discovery sweeps across the Atlantic coasts of Europe and Africa, revealing daring nautical ventures that challenge the known boundaries of the world and stir the ambit...

13 Sep 33min

In which the indomitable spirit of a Genoese navigator overcomes royal hesitation and ecclesiastical scepticism to set sail westward in search of the fabled riches of Asia, braving unknown seas with h...

13 Sep 23min

In which the noble Norman Jean de Béthencourt embarks on a daring expedition to the Canary Islands, navigating treacherous seas and fraught relations among his men to establish a foothold and extend t...

12 Sep 18min

In which the intrepid Béthencourt, driven by ambition and a steadfast sense of duty, seeks to assert his dominion over the Canary Islands through exploration, conflict, and alliance, whilst navigating...

12 Sep 21min

In which we follow the intrepid Ibn Batuta as he embarks upon a vast pilgrimage from Tangier, traversing the Nile, the mighty cities of the East, and diverse lands from the Indian Ocean to the distant...

11 Sep 17min

In which the intrepid Marco Polo undertakes a lengthy and perilous voyage through the distant and diverse realms of the Indian Ocean, visiting islands rich in spices and precious stones and encounteri...

11 Sep 28min

In which a journey unfolds through vast and varied provinces of Eastern Asia, ranging from fertile plains dotted with thriving towns to remote wildernesses inhabited by exotic beasts, all recounted wi...

10 Sep 24min

In which the indefatigable Marco Polo traverses the vast and varied realms of Tartary and Cathay, offering detailed observations on the geography, customs, and grandiosity of the Mongol Empire under t...

10 Sep 39min