After the great trading center of Constantinople in modern-day Tur
key is overrun by an Islamic army, Europeans race to find a new route to the spice-rich East. Instead, Christopher Columbus lands in America and discovers gold. In the Andes, the Spanish open the largest silver mine in the world and creates a coin that will transform the global economy. Booming trade means millions will be brought to the New World as slaves, however a handful of Pilgrims come as pioneers – looking for freedom.
Mankind The Story of All of Us Show Page: Don’t forget to visit the premiere destination for all things Mankind, www.history.com/Mankind. New web content is being released daily!
“Bet You Didn’t Know” Interactive: You’ll be amazed at the knowledge you’ll be able to share! Check out the new “Bet You Didn’t Know” database for all kinds of incredible easily digestible “wow” facts, covering all facets of human history. Go to www.history.com/facts
Mobile & iPad App: Mobile users can download the free “Bet You Didn’t Know” companion app containing fun factoids and other content related to the series. The app is available on iOS and Android in the U.S. and select international markets. Go to http://www.history.com/mobile/bet-you-didnt-know.
Social Activations:
“Join the Story”: Have you been part of the unlocking more of the story? Each week fans have been unlocking exclusive Mankind videos on History.com by tweeting with #Mankind or sharing to Facebook. Weekly exclusive videos contain extended interviews with celebrities you’ll have to see to believe! Go to http://www.history.com/interactives/join-the-story to see what’s already been unlocked.
Great Innovation Sweepstakes: Fire or the Wheel? Steel or Concrete? Only one week left of this Bracketology-style sweepstakes, which allows viewers to vote for what they consider the most influential innovations in human history. Enter here for your chance to win a state-of-the art home entertainment center!
Don’t forget to tune-in tomorrow at 9/8c and then continue experiencing Mankind The Story of All of Us all week across all these interactive platforms.
