Preview | Magellan’s Crossing
Preview: Season 19 Episode 1 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition resulted in the first circumnavigation of the globe.
500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today.
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Preview | Magellan’s Crossing
Preview: Season 19 Episode 1 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today.
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Magellan's Unexpected Journey around the Globe
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The expedition to the Spice Islands becomes an unexpectedly long trip for Magellan’s crew. (2m 31s)
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