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.
Aired: Jan 1, 2000Michael Wood recounts the epic conquest of the Aztec empire in Mexico by Hern...
Aired:Six years after the fall of Mexico, Francisco Pizarro discovers the vast Inca...
Aired:The next episode follows a 16-month Spanish expedition led by Gonzalo Pizarro...
Aired:Four conquistadors, including Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, land in Florida in ...
Network: BBC Two
Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States
Genres:Documentary, History
