Explore the universal drama of war: why leaders and soldiers pick up arms to fight, the technologies that have determined outcomes, the tragedies and triumphs of history’s great battles.

Empire Builders: Mexico

S1, EP1 "The Spanish Conquest"

The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system.

Empire Builders: Mexico

S1, EP2 "The War of Independence"

The War of Independence results in the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory to the U.S. and decades of instability; uprising led by priests Hidalgo and Morelos; the role of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Ana.

Empire Builders: Mexico

S1, EP3 "Civil War: Church Versus State"

The conflict between church and state leads to civil war and a French invasion; Maximillian is defeated and executed.

Empire Builders: Mexico

S1, EP4 "The Mexican Revolution"

Exploring the Mexican Revolution in the early part of the last century; the roles of revolutionaries Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranza and Álvaro Obregón.

Maya: Ancient Metropolis

S1, EP1 "Tikal"

The ancient Mayan city Tikal dominated much of its region politically and militarily.

Maya: Ancient Metropolis

S1, EP2 "Chichen Itza"

Many mysteries remain surrounding the establishment of the Mayan city in Chichén Itzá.

Maya: Ancient Metropolis

S1, EP3 "Teotihuacan"

Teotihuacan was discovered by Aztecs in the 14th century.

Empire Builders

S1 "The Inca: Part One"

Exploring the great empires that have come and gone through the ages.

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