Ships, seas, power - beginning of globalization

Overview

People have always wanted to reach the horizon and go beyond it. It wasn't and isn't just about discovering for the sake of discovering. Exotic goods, wealth and power were the driving forces of these people. The steamship ultimately brought the breakthrough for global mobility and trade. In the past, as now, shipping is the engine of globalization.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 4, 2025

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

ZDF/Arte,Loopfilm

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site