Once Upon a Time ... The Explorers

Once Upon a Time ... The Explorers season 1 on France 3
Watch Once Upon a Time ... The Explorers on France 3
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Season 1:
Ended on January 17, 1997
Watched: 0%
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Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Dec 10, 1996 Les premiers navigateurs
E2 Dec 11, 1996 Alexandre le Grand
E3 Dec 12, 1996 Eric le Rouge et la découverte de l’Amérique
E4 Dec 13, 1996 Gengis Khan
E5 Dec 16, 1996 Ibn Battûta (sur les traces de Marco Polo)
E6 Dec 17, 1996 Les Grandes Jonques
E7 Dec 18, 1996 Vasco de Gama
E8 Dec 19, 1996 Les Taxis et la première poste
E9 Dec 20, 1996 Les Pinzón (ou la face cachée de Christophe Colomb)
E10 Dec 23, 1996 Amerigo Vespucci et le Nouveau Monde
E11 Dec 26, 1996 Magellan, le premier tour du monde
E12 Dec 27, 1996 Cabeza de Vaca (Álvar Núñez)
E13 Dec 30, 1996 Béring
E14 Jan 01, 1997 Bougainville et le Pacifique
E15 Jan 02, 1997 Bruce et les sources du Nil
E16 Jan 03, 1997 La Condamine
E17 Jan 06, 1997 James Cook
E18 Jan 07, 1997 Humboldt
E19 Jan 08, 1997 Lewis et Clark
E20 Jan 09, 1997 Stuart et Burke et l’Australie
E21 Jan 10, 1997 Stanley et Livingstone
E22 Jan 13, 1997 Amundsen et le pôle Sud
E23 Jan 14, 1997 Alexandra David-Néel et le Tibet
E24 Jan 15, 1997 Piccard : des sommets aux abysses
E25 Jan 16, 1997 Vers les cimes
E26 Jan 17, 1997 Vers les étoiles
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Why Watch:
"Discover how Albert Barillé’s 1996 masterpiece turned global exploration into a foundational piece of European educational heritage."
Series Analysis:
Albert Barillé’s Once Upon a Time... The Explorers remains a landmark in educational television, successfully bridging the gap between historical documentation and accessible animation. By utilizing the recurring cast of characters led by the wise Maestro, the series provided a consistent framework for understanding the vast complexities of human discovery. Its cultural footprint is defined by a commitment to accuracy and a refusal to shy away from the dangers faced by figures like Vasco da Gama or Marco Polo. This series helped define the pedagogical standards for France 3 and international broadcasters alike, proving that learning could be an epic adventure. It is wise to set a notification reminder for this classic, ensuring you catch any future news regarding remastered collections or spin-offs.
Tone: Scholarly, nostalgic, and culturally appreciative. Last Updated: March 2026
Network:
France 3
Seasons:
1
Years:
1996 - 1997
Genre:
Family, Children, Animation, History
Rating:
TV-Y
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