Soylent Communications
Notable Names Databas|nndb: Ferdinand Magellan
A concise biography of Portugal native, Ferdinand Magellan, famous for circumnavigating the Earth in the sixteenth century.
Texas Public Broadcasting
Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Age of Contact 1519 1689
Find out about the wave of exploration that began with Columbus' voyage in 1492, and reached the land that is now Texas a short time later.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Antonio Margil De Jesus
Read a short biography about Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Solomon Islands: History
Find out about the history of the people who inhabited Solomon Islands, their importance in World War II, and the recent history. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Other
Santa Fe: Hispanic Culture
Learn about Santa Fe, New Mexico and its Hispanic cultural heritage in art, architecture, food, and social life.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Early European Exploration and Development
A chronological timeline of early European exploration and development in Texas spanning from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Horses Change Native Lives
Learn how Spain's introduction of horses dramatically impacted the lives of the Native Indians.
Other
Texas Bob: The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca
An English translation of Cabeza De Vaca's first-hand account of his journey and quest to claim territory from Florida to Mexico for Spain.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Magellan Circumnavigated the Globe
Ewandro Magalhaes shares the story of Magellan's journey.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Francisco Pizarro
A biography of Francisco Pizarro, organized into grade-appropriate sub-topics.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Juan Ponce De Leon
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1982 to commemorate the famous Spanish Explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. With a short passage on his explorations to Puerto Rico and later Florida.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Native American Relations in Texas: Introduction
How did a Spanish explorer become a "medicine man and the first European trader in Texas"? Who authored the "first ever written description of Texas Indians"? Read this brief article to begin learning about the early relations between...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Mexico History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Mexico including the Aztecs, Mayan, Spanish explorers, Cortes, the Mexican Revolution, and independence from Spain on this website.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Mayan Religion: Gods and Sacrifice
Describes the religious practices followed by the Maya, including human sacrifice, a ritual that horrified the Spanish explorers.
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispanic Reading Room: Cabrillo's Discovery of California
Site provides a brief explanation of Cabrillo's travels up the coast of California. A map of Cabrillo's expedition is also included.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Mi Heroe/my Hero
Stories about heroes from history and from around the world, submitted by students and others. Search for your hero or browse examples by topic, e.g., Animals, Explorers, Literary (fictional book or movie characters who inspire), Sports,...
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Sir Martin Frobisher
A biography of Sir Martin Frobisher (1535-1594), one of the first English navigators to search for a Northwest Passage to India and eastern Asia. He became known as one of the greatest seamen during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Juan De La Cosa
A biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with Columbus and owned the Santa Maria. Looks at his voyages and the maps he produced as a cartographer.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Vasco Nunez De Balboa
A biography of the life of Vasco Nunez de Balboa.
Other
Panama History: Juan De La Cosa
Article detailing the life of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with Christopher Columbus.
Other
History and Timelines: Texas History Timeline
A timeline of events covering important dates in Texas history beginning in 1519, and ending in 1898.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Juan De La Cosa
A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Hernando De Soto Facts
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Hernando de Soto, the first European to cross the Mississippi River.
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