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The Aztecs - The End of the Aztec Empire

History programme for ages seven to 11.

The story of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes, who sailed from Europe to what is now Mexico and conquered the great Aztec Empire. The programme also explains why present-day Mexico is a Spanish-speaking, Catholic country.

20 minutes

Last on

Thu 19 Nov 200911:00
BBC Two

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Broadcasts

  • Tue 25 Sep 200713:10
    CBBC
  • Thu 19 Jun 200810:30
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 13 Nov 200811:10
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland (Analogue), Northern Ireland & Scotland only
  • Mon 23 Mar 200911:40
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Thu 19 Nov 200911:00
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire