When the young baron Alexander von Humboldt inherits a fortune, he quits his service for the Kingdom of Prussia as soon as possible – not to lead a luxurious life, but in order to fulfil his great dream: a scientific journey around the world.
 
So, in 1799, he and his friend Aimé Bonpland set out for America on the most comprehensive and expensive expedition that has ever been financed out of the pocket of a private individual. On his five-year journey, he discovers a myriad of new species of flora and fauna, and returns with numerous cultural artifacts and precious gems. His scientific discoveries include natural phenomena such as the magnetic equator and the ocean current that will eventually be named the "Humboldt Current".
 
But the curiosity of the public has continued to grow. Now, as promising scientists of the 19th century, it's your turn to travel in Humboldt's tracks. Explore the continent as you gather artifacts and spread your discoveries around the world. Perhaps you as well can achieve the fame of Humboldt, who was acclaimed to be more famous than Napoleon!