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Ship That Changed the World

Season 48 Episode 9 | 53m 12s

The Age of Exploration and Europe’s imperial colonization of far-off lands was launched by a revolution in ship design that made long-distance voyages practical. A newly discovered 500-year-old wreck offers vital clues to this momentous innovation.

Aired: 06/01/21 | Expires: 06/01/23
Ship That Changed the World
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