The Conquistadors

The Incas of Peru were far more than skirt-wearing men riding oversized llamas, and so were the Aztecs of Mexico. Both these societies built formidable empires that dominated the pre-Columbus Americas. This three-part series charts the decline and fall of the Incas and Aztecs at the hands of the conquistadors – the soldiers and explorers of the Spanish empire. These men were consummate, battle-hardened warriors who played a major part in bringing two of the most advanced civilisations of the age down to their knees. A must-watch for history buffs everywhere.

The History Channel, Channel 9