Il était une fois... les Explorateurs

Il était une fois... les Explorateurs (1996-1997)

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Les Explorateurs is 6th and last part of the French popular animation series Il était une fois.... This part is about important explorers in world's history like Vasco de Gama, James Cook, Amerigo Vespuci and many others. Each episode brings the viewer a brief description of one explorer, how was his/her life and what he/she has done in a battle for exploring unknown parts of the world.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E26Up to the StarsJan 17, 1997
S01E25Up to the PeaksJan 16, 1997
S01E24Piccard from the Mountain Tops to the Depth of the SeaJan 15, 1997
S01E23Alexandra David-Néel in TibetJan 14, 1997
S01E22Roald Amundsen and the South PoleJan 13, 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs premiere?

Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs premiered on September 14, 1996.

Who created Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs?

The TV show was created by Albert Barill\u00e9.

What was the primary focus of the show?

Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs focused on educating children about the adventures of famous explorers and their discoveries.

How many episodes of Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs were made?

There were 26 episodes of Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs made.

Which famous fictional explorer was featured on one of the episodes?

One of the episodes of the show featured the fictional character Sinbad.

What was the name of the episode that focused on the history of navigation?

The episode that focused on the history of navigation was titled "The Seas and Oceans."

Which episode of Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs focused on Christopher Columbus?

The episode "Christopher Columbus and the New World" focused on his discoveries.

What was the name of the episode that explored the Arctic region?

The episode that explored the Arctic region was titled "The North: Terres and Perils."

How did the show depict the famous French explorer Jacques Cartier?

The show depicted Jacques Cartier as a courageous explorer who discovered Canada for the French Empire.

Which episode of Il \u00e9tait une fois... les Explorateurs focused on the Pacific Ocean's history?

The episode "The Pacific: Beyond the Horizon" explored the Pacific Ocean's history.

Which famous English explorer was featured in the episode "The Conquest of the Oceans"?

The episode "The Conquest of the Oceans" featured the English explorer James Cook.

What did the episode "The Conquest of the Skies" focus on?

"The Conquest of the Skies" focused on the history of aviation and the Wright Brothers' achievements.

Also known as

  • Once Upon a Time ... The Explorers
  • Det var en gang et menneske

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