The Expedition that changed the World
The First Circumvallation Around the World, tracking the 1519–22 voyage initiated by Ferdinand Magellan and culminated by Juan Sebastián Elcano.
The First Circumvallation Around the World, tracking the 1519–22 voyage initiated by Ferdinand Magellan and culminated by Juan Sebastián Elcano.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: After being rejected by the King of Portugal, Magellan looks for another way to achieve his dream.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 38 min
Overview: The Portuguese fleet cannot allow the expedition to succeed and will do everything possible to make it fail.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 40 min
Overview: After almost a year's voyage, and without having found the passage, the crew mutinies against Magellan.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: The joy of having found the the passage contrasts with the death and despair they encounter along the way.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The Mactans will have to ‘see the light' or face the guns and Magellan’s men.
Air date: 2022-06-17
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Elcano makes a risky decision that will change the course of history.