Guns Germs & Steel
Series Overview
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
165 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Mon, Jul 11, 2005
Jared DiamondLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Conquest”
On November 15th 1532, 168 Spanish conquistadors arrive in the holy city of Cajamarca, at the heart of the Inca Empire, in Peru. They are exhausted, outnumbered and terrified – ahead of them are camped 80,000 Inca troops and the entourage of the Emperor himself. Yet, within just 24 hours, more than 7,000 Inca warriors lie slaughtered; the Emperor languishes in chains; and the victorious Europeans begin a reign of colonial terror which will sweep through the entire American continent.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cassian Harrison, Tim Lambert, Jared Diamond
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Cassian Harrison
Director
Tim Lambert
Director
Jared Diamond
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Guns Germs & Steel about?
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
How many seasons does Guns Germs & Steel have?
Guns Germs & Steel comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Guns Germs & Steel?
Key cast members in Guns Germs & Steel include Jared Diamond, Peter Coyote.
Who created or directed Guns Germs & Steel?
Guns Germs & Steel was developed and directed by Cassian Harrison, Tim Lambert, Jared Diamond.