Long History

After Magellan. 9. Old Suspicions in Lisbon

(9 of 10) Why was Urdaneta so upset in Lisbon?

After Magellan. 8. Urdaneta’s Journey Home

(8 of 10) On his return to Spain in 1535, after ten years in the Spice Islands, where did Urdaneta visit?

After Magellan. 7. Peace and Escape

(7 of 10) After nearly a decade in the Spice Islands, how did the remnants of Loaisa's expedition arrange their journey home?

After Magellan. 6. The Portuguese Captain’s Mistake

(6 of 10) In 1529, the Spanish and Portuguese on the Spice Islands had been squabbling for years. The locals finally lose patience with the Europeans, their promises and their conflicts. What did the Portuguese captain, Jorge de Meneses, do to spark an uprising?

After Magellan. 5. Surrendering to the Portuguese

(5 of 10) Why did the Spanish surrender to the Portuguese?

After Magellan. 4. Saavedra to the Rescue?

(4 of 10) The crew have crossed half of the world to reach the Spice Islands, only to be told to leave by the Portuguese. What do the Portuguese do to try to oust the Spanish?

After Magellan. 3. Facing the Portuguese Threat

(3 of 10) The first crew to cross the Pacific after Magellan have now reached the Spice Islands, only to find that the Portuguese are already in the area. How do the Castilians respond to Portuguese threats?

After Magellan. 2. Pacific Misery

(2 of 10) Magellan had a terrible time on his journey across the Pacific. During their first  attempt to cross the Pacific after Magellan, what perils did Loaisa’s crew meet?

After Magellan. 1. Loaisa and South American Storms

(1 of 10) Magellan’s voyage is of course world famous, but other explorers came afterwards, attempting the same journey, often with catastrophic consequences. This document is an eye-witness account of the first European attempt, after Magellan, to cross the Pacific. The expedition was headed by a man called Loaisa. After Magellan’s expedition, how was the first European to attempt to cross the Pacific?

Florida, Texas and Northern Mexico in the 1500s. Top Ten Surprises

Whereas early explorers often dismiss the people they meet on their journeys as savages, Cabeza de Vaca's eight years amongst the people of North America meant that he had to develop a deeper knowledge of them. Here we discuss some ways in which the explorer sees the people he meets as more than just cliches. What were some of the other standout aspects to Cabeza de Vaca's document?