Gold and salt in Africa lead to a vibrant
trade between continents. Europe is reborn. Money flows into Venice creating new
opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to take risks. In China, a new weapon – the gun allows
a peasant uprising to unify the country. Chinese innovations inspire Europe, leading to the –
printing press. Millions of books are printed, one of which will inspire a journey to the New
World. Armed with new ideas and technologies, Europeans set their sights on conquering
new lands.