American Historia
American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos – Episode 1: Echoes of Empires
Series: VOCES
Creator/Host: John Leguizamo
Director: Ben DeJesus
Genre: Documentary Series
Program Length: 60 min
Premiere Date: Friday September 27, 2024, 9pm ET
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Join 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. Despite the fact that they were ultimately decimated by the conquistadors, these societies had an enduring influence on culture, agriculture, and the sciences. Instead of focusing on the “discovery” of a new world, the episode tells the story of the fall of the great civilizations that were already here before Columbus landed, while also challenging the cultural narrative around our understanding of these great empires and what truly led to their destruction.

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