Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of Conquistadors.

The 'Black Legend' is born and heralds the end of the era of Conquistadors.

After decades of conquest, Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas.

After decades of conquest, Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas.

Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilization in the Americas: the Incas.

Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the largest civilization in the Americas: the Incas.

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

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed.

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed.

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish empire.

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish empire.

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