This documentary tells the story of Spanish expeditions in the early 16th century that conquered America. Historian Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of Hernán Cortés' expeditions, exploring their routes and uncovering the events that shaped the conquest of the New World.
This documentary recounts the Spanish expeditions of the early 16th century that conquered America. Historian Michael Wood retraces the journeys of Hernán Cortés, whose conquests were one of the most pivotal events in modern American history, in this 4-part series.
Aired: Dec 31, 1999 Michael Wood recounts the conquest of the Aztec empire in Mexico by Hernan Co...
Aired: Nov 29, -1 Six years after the fall of Mexico, Francisco Pizarro, a conquistador, discov...
Aired: Nov 29, -1 The next episode follows the 16-month Spanish expedition led by Gonzalo Pizar...
Aired: Nov 29, -1 In April 1528, 400 conquistadors arrive in Florida, seeking gold and land. Af...
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Current Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary, History
