Empire Builders: Mexico
Violent and bloody struggles define the culture and identity of Mexico.
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UPCOMING EPISODES
Thu, 5/8 at 9:59 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The Spanish Conquest
The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system.
Fri, 5/9 at 1:15 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The Spanish Conquest
The Spanish Conquest laid the groundwork for 300 years of colonial rule, which made Spain the richest country in Europe and divided Mexico with a class system.
Thu, 5/15 at 9:59 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The War of Independence
The War of Independence results in the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory to the U.S. and decades of instability; uprising led by priests Hidalgo and Morelos; the role of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Ana.
Fri, 5/16 at 1:15 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV
The War of Independence
The War of Independence results in the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory to the U.S. and decades of instability; uprising led by priests Hidalgo and Morelos; the role of Gen. Antonio López de Santa Ana.