Discover who conducted the most early European exploration: Portugal’s strategic exploration under Prince Henry vs. Spain’s colonization of the Americas. Explore the complex history of this era and the key figures who shaped it.
Who was Juan de Fuca, the Greek navigator whose name graces a famous strait? Explore the mystery surrounding his claimed 16th-century discovery and its impact on Pacific Northwest history.
Who were the main explores of Spain North America? Ponce de León, Cabeza de Vaca, de Soto, and Coronado—these Spanish explorers shaped North American history through their journeys, though often marked by hardship and conflict.