The academic defends the legacy of the Spanish empire on both sides of the Atlantic and is very critical of the false myths ...

Since its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493, Cuba was considered the "Pearl" of the Spanish Empire--not only for its beauty, but also its sugar plantations. However, by the middle of the ...

Barcelona, Spain - December 19, 2024 A large-scale operation led by the Spanish National Police, in collaboration with the Mossos de Esquadra, has dismantled a criminal organization involved in ...

By 1700, global trade was deeply entrenched in colonial expansion, financial innovation, and the increasing demand for luxury and staple goods.