Secrets of the Dead

Magellan’s Crossing

Season 19 Episode 1 | 55m 30s | Blue Ridge/Appalachia VA Passport

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.

Aired: 10/20/21 | Expires: 10/19/24 | Rating: TV-PG

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• Magellan's Unexpected Journey around the Globe

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• Preview | Magellan’s Crossing

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