In 1478, Pope Sixtus IV issued a decree authorizing the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, to root out heresy in the Spanish kingdoms. The inquisition quickly turned its attention to ridding the region of people who were not part...

This video follows Christopher Columbus’s second voyage to the New World in 1493, where he led 17 ships and 1,200 people. Upon returning to Hispaniola, he discovered that the men he left behind had been killed. The settlers faced...

This video recounts Christopher Columbus’s first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492. With three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, Columbus and his crew set sail, eventually landing on an island he named San Salvador, believing...

This video explains how Christopher Columbus secured funding for his first voyage across the Atlantic. After being rejected by the King of Portugal, Columbus convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to support his bold plan...

Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s famous first voyage to the New World on the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María. She then introduces Amerigo Vespucci and explains why America was named after him.

Explore the captivating history and eclectic architecture of Pena Palace, nestled in Portugal's scenic Sintra mountains. Uncover the vibrant colors and diverse styles that make it a UNESCO Heritage Site.

Famine, few allies, and a bout of plague complicated Joanna's attempts to assert power, following her husband Philip's death. In late December, she ordered that Philp's body be transported to Granada and burried near her mother, Queen...

Joanna was lsited as Isabella I, Queen of Castile and León's heir in Isabella's will. However, a strange clause in the will gave Isabella's husband, Ferdinand II an opening to take his daughter's crown. Listen to the phrasing of...

King Henry VII wanted to strengthen his position further by uniting England with Spain and so a marriage was proposed between the young Prince Arthur and Catherine of Aragon

Catherine of Aragon gives her point of view with regard to Henry VIII and divorce

A description of Catherine of Aragon, by her lady in waiting, who explains how her father, the King of Spain, ensured she would only marry a man who would bring some form of diplomatic alliance.

In this video, we explore the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who crossed the ocean waters in search of a new route to the Indies. We learn about his early life in Genoa, Italy, where he developed a...