Spain, a nation rich in history and culture, is synonymous with exploration, adventure, and discovery. The country’s fascinating legacy of explorers has left an indelible mark on world history, ...

Colored and pictorial map of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The routes of 30 explorers are marked, with illustrations and explanations of their discoveries lining three of the map ...

The hidden story of how Spain explored Louisiana 140 years before the French, ending with a secret burial that changed ...

Spanish interest in what later became known as the American Southwest focused on discovering and acquiring mineral wealth. Economics drove exploration much like it does modern commerce. The Regal ...

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service A hiker recently discovered these two Spanish coins, dating to the 13th and 17th centuries, near Halls Crossing in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Juan Garrido, a free black African, joined Spanish explorers in present-day Florida in 1513. He later helped Cortez take Mexico before moving on to California in search of gold.