Long History

The Hunt for the Missing Captain. 1. Saavedra Sets off in a Leaky Boat

(1 of 5) In 1527, Saavedra set off with the third ever Spanish expedition to cross the Pacific. The crew were searching for news of the previous expedition, headed by Loaisa. A decade had still not passed since Magellan's first ever European passage across the Pacific. These were pioneering, world-changing voyages. Did Saavedra find Loaisa?

The Southern United States in the 1500s. Top Ten Surprises

What aspects stood out during Hernando de Soto's exploration of the area of the southern United States? 

The Southern United States in the 1500s. Top Ten Events

Hernando de Soto was one of the earliest Europeans to explore the area between today's Florida and Arkansas, taking in most of the states in between. What were the main events during Hernando de Soto's expedition?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 18. The Shining Glory of This Conquest

(18 of 18) What arguments did Raleigh use to try to persuade Queen Elizabeth to conquer Guiana?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 17. The Great Rage and Increase of Orinoco

(17 of 18) How does Raleigh describe his return to Trinidad?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 16. Gold Mines and Crystal Mountains

(16 of 18) What were some of Sir Walter Raleigh's more outlandish claims?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 15. Topiawari and the War for Women

(15 of 18) Why did Sir Walter Raleigh choose to return home rather than forge ahead in his search for riches?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 14. Beautiful Waterfalls, Riches and Men Without Heads

(14 of 18) Raleigh’s descriptions sometimes lapse into fantasy. What are some examples of Raleigh’s more exaggerated claims?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 13. Beyond the Valley of Amariocapana

(13 of 18) What nations did Raleigh encounter during his explorations?

Sir Walter Raleigh’s The Discovery of Guiana. 12. Heading West, with Wine and Poisoned Arrows

(12 of 30) What were Raleigh’s impressions as he headed up the Orinoco in his search for El Dorado?