Francisco Perpuli

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.

From the 15th to the 17th century, European seafarers explored the world, reaching new distances and lands well beyond their knowledge. It was the Age of Exploration.

Although not as famous as other European explorers of his time, Amerigo Vespucci’s legacy will most likely outlive his peers, but not for the reasons one might think.

US National Parks are a defining element of the American ethos. But to learn about them, one must also learn about one of their greatest advocates, President Teddy Roosevelt.

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.

The Mexican-American War was one of the bloodiest conflicts in the history of both the United States and Mexico. Here are five interesting facts.