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S1E1
Echoes of Empires
September 27, 2024
Join creator host John Leguizamo as he examines the accomplishments and rise of the Great Empires and civilizations in Mexico, South America and the Caribbean, from the Taino to the Olmec, Inca, Maya, Aztec, and more. Although they were ultimately decimated by the conquistadors, these societies had an enduring influence on culture, agriculture, and the sciences.
Full Episodes
Threads in the American Tapestry
S1E2
Explore how Latino DNA has shaped the identity of the U.S. since before her inception.
Clips & Previews
Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers
S1E3
John Leguizamo sits down with labor leader Dolores Huerta.
The Fight for Equal Schooling in Mendez v. Westminster
S1E3
The 1947 Mendez v. Westminster case was crucial in ending school segregation.
Latino Patriots in the American Revolution
S1E2
Discover the contributions of Latinos in the fight for American independence.
Traqueros and the Building of the Southwest
S1E2
John Leguizamo explores the Mexican traqueros instrumental in building the Southwest.
Exploring the Tunnels of Teotihuacán
S1E1
John Leguizamo journeys into the tunnels beneath the great pyramids of Teotihuacán.
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