In April 1528, 400 conquistadors arrive in Florida, seeking gold and land. After months of battling hostile Indians in the swamps, they build boats to escape to Mexico, but most are never seen again. This is the story of four survivors, including Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, who wrote about their ...
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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
