From financing expeditions in the New World to founding hospitals and schools, these women were incredibly influential—and granted more power than their counterparts back home.

After more than three centuries of existence and despite the Inca civilization’s strength and riches, the Inca Empire was overthrown by Spanish conquistadors in a matter of months. In contrast to many ...

Although Netherlandish in style, this painting was probably produced by a Spanish or Portuguese artist influenced by Netherlandish art. The panel’s thick gesso ground is more commonly found in ...

The Famous Thirteen were a group of 16th century Spanish conquistadors that participated in the Spanish conquest of Peru along with their leader, Francisco Pizarro. In 1527 Pizarro and his men were ...

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Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall takes an unprecedented look into the brutal legend of the Spanish Conquistadors and uncovers the truth of this dark chapter in human history.

A stunning and gruelling adventure about a band of Spanish conquistadors led by Aguirre, and their descent into the heart of darkness while exploring the Amaz..

The most solemn and unique festivals generally take place in areas with large indigenous populations. The southern Mexican ...

According to Rosalía Angulo, a local Mexican cultural artist, the celebration originated in the Aztec Empire in what is now ...