Dr. Forrester tells about the Spanish missionaries who built missions throughout the Americas and talks about how those missions functioned.

Spanish Conquistadors, from Columbus to Cortés, reshaped the Americas, immensely impacting Indigenous communities and laying the groundwork for today's nations.

Once upon a time, for thousands of years, the human beings on two continents, Europe and North America, just ignored each other. Then, in the late 980s, a group known as the Norsemen, more famously known as Vikings, left Iceland, heading...

In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy...

The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.

Explorers like John Cabot, Walter Raleigh and Sir Francis Drake played pivotal roles in England's exploration of North America, laying the foundations for settlements that would ultimately dispossess countless Indigenous Peoples.

This video provides a historical account of the sinking of the USS Maine in 1898, which played a significant role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War. It explores the events leading up to the explosion, the role of yellow...

Exploring Guatemala's Mayan Heritage:Embark on an adventure through the lush forests of Guatemala as we journey to the ancient Mayan temples. Prepare to uncover the secrets of tombs and explore the remnants of an ancient city, where...

In which John Green kicks off Crash Course US History! Why, you may ask, are we covering US History, and not more World History, or the history of some other country, or the very specific history of your home region? Well, the reasons...

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Gilded Age uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...

In the 1540s, Spanish explorer Pedro Cieza de León came across ancient ruins in Peru that didn’t match Inca design. Locals said the buildings were made by light, bearded people who lived there long before the Inca. Cieza had unknowingly...

Step into the world of the Aztecs, one of the greatest civilizations of ancient Mexico! The Aztecs built their capital city, Tenochtitlán, on a lake and filled it with temples, canals, and marketplaces. In this episode, we’ll learn how...

European exploration had a lot of side effects. When the Old World and the New World began to interact, people, wealth, food, animals, and disease began to flow in both directions. In the New World, countless millions were killed by...

European exploration had a lot of side effects. When the Old World and the New World began to interact, people, wealth, food, animals, and disease began to flow in both directions. In the New World, countless millions were killed by...

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Learn about the ancient and fascinating Kachua language family, spoken by the Kachua peoples in the Peruvian Andes. Dating back to the time of the Inca empire, this unique...

In 1542, a Spanish expedition turns to an epic journey across South America; the writings of a priest survive to share the story. ➡ Subscribehttp://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe' hereet='_blank' Explorerollow'>Subscribe ➡ Watch all clips of...

Pachacamac is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the longest inhabited ancient settlements in the Americas. An important religious center, the vast complex is today just 30 miles outside of the Lima, the most populous city in Peru....

Pachacamac is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the longest inhabited ancient settlements in the Americas. An important religious center, the vast complex is today just 30 miles outside of the Lima, the most populous city in Peru....

Join us on an epic adventure as we unravel the mysteries of El Dorado, the legendary city of gold! In this video, we'll explore the origins of the myth and the real-life expeditions that fueled the quest for this elusive treasure. Delve...

This video explores the fascinating history and resilience of the ancient grain, amaranth. From its origins in Mesoamerica and its importance to the Aztec civilization, to its condemnation by the Spanish conquistadors and subsequent...

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

In this video, the speaker explores the origins of the name "Turkey" for the bird native to North America. They explain that the name originated from a misidentification of the bird by Europeans who imported a different bird called the...

This video covers the history and characteristics of quinoa, an ancient grain that has gained popularity in recent years. The video also explores the rediscovery of quinoa by Americans in the 1970s and its cultivation in various...

Join us as we explore Pasadena and its unique attractions, from its charming downtown district to its cultural landmarks and natural wonders. Discover why this city in the San Gabriel Valley is a hidden gem worth exploring.