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202460 minRunning

Spanish Empire: Rise and Fall

Network:National Geographic

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S01E06 - "The Black Legend"

Aired on Aug 21, 2024, 7:00 PM

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Spanish Empire: Rise and Fall is a gripping documentary series that delves into the fascinating and murky story of the Spanish Empire's conquest of the New World. The series takes an unprecedented look into the brutal legend of the Spanish Conquistadors and uncovers the truth of this dark chapter in human history.

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Status
Running
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
July 17, 2024
Schedule
Wednesday at 8:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 6 Episodes)

A New World

The 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. 

Jul 17, 2024

60 min

The Caribbean Conquest

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed and a chain of brutal colonization throughout the Caribbean begins.

Jul 24, 2024

60 min

The Aztec Conquest

Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas: the Aztecs.

Jul 31, 2024

60 min

The Inca Conquest

Conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilisation in the Americas - the Incas - in an arduous, 40-year conquest.

Aug 7, 2024

60 min

The Growth of the Colonies

After decades of conquest, Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas. The Spanish monarchy struggles to control the guardians of New Spain from afar.

Aug 14, 2024

60 min

The Black Legend

Disdain and jealousy for Spain's wealth and violent practices in the Americas leads to other European rulers propagating an anti-Spanish narrative. The Black Legend is born, and heralds the end of the era of Conquistadors.

Aug 21, 2024

60 min

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