Francisco Perpuli

Exploration has been historically a key element of human behavior, and maps have greatly helped in this endeavor. Here are 5 of the most famous cartographers.

During the Age of Exploration, one task was particularly noteworthy: the circumnavigation of Earth. Discover the life of Ferdinand Magellan and the first voyage around the world.

From the first atlas to the first depiction of the Americas, maps have changed dramatically through the ages, and with this, our understanding has been transformed too.

Throughout history, humanity has always been interested in knowing, visualizing, and illustrating the world surrounding it. For that task, cartography has proven a useful tool.

Fray Bartolome de las Casas was a Spanish Dominican friar who has gone down in history as “Protector of the Indians.” But who really was Bartolome de las Casas?

Cinco de Mayo is a national celebration commemorating one of Mexican history's most consequential battles. It is even celebrated in the US, though with a different meaning.

In the 19th century, the Spanish-American wars of independence saw the emancipation of most of the Americas. For many of them, one man was crucial: Simon Bolivar.

In the 19th century, one doctrine would dominate America and launch the newborn nation onto the world stage as the main hegemonic power on the continent: Manifest Destiny.