Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall
Sheds light on the harsh truths surrounding Europe's dramatic wave of expansion from 1492 after Colombus landed in the Caribbean.
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Seasons
1.A New World
31-10-202345 minThe accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire, and a dark new chapter in the history of the Americas.
2.The Caribbean Conquest
31-10-202345 minColumbus's return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the indigenous Taíno; a chain a brut...
3.The Aztec Conquest
07-11-202345 minThe ruthlessly ambitious Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the greatest empires in the Americas: The Aztecs. His victory cementing the subjecti...
4.The Inca Conquest
31-10-202346 minFollowing the success of Hernán Cortés's campaign over the Aztecs, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas: the Inca.
5.The Growth of the Colonies
31-10-202346 minAfter decades of conquest, the Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas. The Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of New Spain from afar and the discovery...
6.The Black Legend
31-10-202345 minJealousy of Spain's new wealth and disdain for their violent practices in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The 'Black Legend' is b...
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