Spanish Empire: Rise and Fall - Season 1
Season 1
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.
The Caribbean Conquest
Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed and a chain of brutal colonization throughout the Caribbean begins.
The Aztec Conquest
Hernán Cortés travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas: the Aztecs.
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.
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.
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.
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