The Shape of the World

Season 1 Episode 2: Secrets of the Sea

When overseas trade for spices and other precious commodities sparked bitter rivalries, charts became instruments of wealth and power. At various times, the Dutch, Portuguese, Venetians, and the Spanish used their superior knowledge of the oceans to gain the upper hand.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Actor:

Patrick Stewart

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1991

IMDb:

9.0