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Secrets of the Dead
Season 19 • Episode 1 • Magellan’s Crossing
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Secrets of the Dead Season 19, Episode 1: Magellan’s Crossing
500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today. Watch Secrets of the Dead Season 19, Episode 1 Magellan’s Crossing in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Secrets of the Dead Season 19, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Magellan’s Crossing
500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan and his crew set sail to gain control of the global spice trade. What resulted was the first circumnavigation of the earth, laying the groundwork for colonization and globalization still felt today.
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