The Shape of the World

Season 1 Episode 3: Staking a Claim

Explorers including Christopher Columbus, Hernando Cortez, and Sir Walter Raleigh stake claims for their countries, Holland's sneaky move gives it control of the spice trade, and John Harrison develops the marine chronometer.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Patrick Stewart

Quality:

HD

Duration:

-

First Air:

1991

Rating:

9.0