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America's Untold Story

5.020171 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

The first permanent European settlement in the United States was founded two generations before the Pilgrims arrived in 1565—not by English Protestants, but by a melting pot of Spanish, Africans, Italians, Germans, Irish and converted…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Struggle to Survive
Dec 26, 2017
E2
Men of God, Men of Greed
Jan 2, 2018
E3
The British Are Coming
Jan 9, 2018
E4
The 14th and 15th Colonies
Jan 16, 2018

Cast

JSJimmy Smits
Jimmy Smits
Self - Narrator

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America's Untold Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams America's Untold Story?

America's Untold Story is streaming on PBS Documentaries and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is America's Untold Story on Netflix?

No, America's Untold Story is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and The Roku Channel.

Is America's Untold Story on Amazon Prime Video?

America's Untold Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch America's Untold Story for free?

America's Untold Story is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in America's Untold Story?

America's Untold Story has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of America's Untold Story out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of America's Untold Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of America's Untold Story?

No — America's Untold Story ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.