Why Slaves Escaped to Florida for Asylum

Join a team of archaeologists, scientists and historians as they reveal the little-known history of America’s Spanish colonists who settled in Florida in 1565, long before Jamestown or Plymouth were founded. Narrated by actor Jimmy Smits.

Clip Length 01:55 Premiere: 12/26/17

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Preview | Secrets of Spanish Florida

Preview Length 00:30 Premiere Date 12/26/17

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