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Conquistadors

Spanish expeditions in the early 16th century conquered America, with historian Michael Wood retracing the steps of Hernán Cortés' expeditions to explore their routes and uncover the pivotal events that shaped the conquest of the New World.

A historian retraces the journeys of Hernán Cortés in a 4-part documentary series, exploring the Spanish expeditions of the early 16th century that conquered America.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Fall of the Aztecs

1. The Fall of the Aztecs

Aired: Dec 31, 1999

Michael Wood recounts the epic conquest of the Aztec empire in Mexico by Hern...

Episode 2 The Conquest of the Incas

2. The Conquest of the Incas

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Six years after the fall of Mexico, Francisco Pizarro discovers the vast Inca...

Episode 3 The Search for El Dorado

3. The Search for El Dorado

Aired: Nov 29, -1

The next episode follows a 16-month Spanish expedition led by Gonzalo Pizarro...

Episode 4 All the World is Human

4. All the World is Human

Aired: Nov 29, -1

Four conquistadors, including Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, land in Florida in ...

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Info about Conquistadors

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Documentary, History