Conquistadors
Series Overview
Conquistadors is a documentary retelling of the story of the Spanish expeditions of conquest of the Americas. In this 4-part series historian Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of the Spanish expeditions, from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, and from the deserts of North Mexico to the heights of Macchu Picchu.
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
50 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Fri, Nov 24, 2000
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “All the World is Human”
In the last segment, the story shifts to the North American continent. In April 1528, 400 conquistadors, dreaming of gold, land in Florida to begin the exploration and conquest of what is now the southern United States. After terrible months of trekking northward, fighting off hostile Indians in the swamps of Florida, they build boats and try to escape to Mexico. Most are never seen again. This is the tale of four survivors shipwrecked on the shores of Texas and in particular that of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, who wrote it all down many years later. Living among the Indians of the coast for five years, Cabeza de Vaca finally rejoins the three others; together they embark on an epic walk across America to the Pacific coast, reappearing in Mexico eight years after they were lost.
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Conquistadors about?
Conquistadors is a documentary retelling of the story of the Spanish expeditions of conquest of the Americas. In this 4-part series historian Michael Wood travels in the footsteps of the Spanish expeditions, from Amazonia to Lake Titicaca, and from the deserts of North Mexico to the heights of Macchu Picchu.
How many seasons does Conquistadors have?
Conquistadors comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Conquistadors?
Key cast members in Conquistadors include Michael Wood.
Who created or directed Conquistadors?
Conquistadors was developed and directed by Not specified.