a region that connects North and South America. It discusses the impact of Spanish colonization, highlighting the agricultural practices of indigenous tribes and the introduction of crops like ...

"Casta" is Spanish for caste and these "casta paintings" are incredibly frank documents--unparalleled by anything in our time--of the race-based social hierarchy that existed in colonial Latin America ...

The Spanish, French, and Dutch used slavery ... How Did Mercantilism Create Discord Between Britain and the American Colonies? In order to continue the stronghold on America driven by mercantilism ...

Founded in 1540 on the banks of the River Magdalena, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. From the 16th to the 19th century the city developed parallel to ...

Troops on the march, Spanish American War. Artist Glackens ... country should flex its newfound muscles and join the ranks of colonial powers. Egged on by "yellow" journalists like William ...

Brad Bird, the writer/director of "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille," acquired the Los Feliz residence a decade ago.

If you love history, you’ll enjoy the San Diego History Center, and the Museum of Us lets you explore human cultures from ...