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These 500-Year-Old Cannons May Help Unravel the Mysteries of the Coronado Expedition
In 1541, Spanish explorers established a settlement called San Geronimo III in present-day southern Arizona. Led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado, the conquistadors were exploring what is now the ...
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How Spanish conquistadors, and a tiny cactus-dwelling insect, gave the world the color red
The cochineal insect was brought to Europe by Spanish conquistadors in the 15th century, and held a worth akin to gold and silver. It strengthened Spain's economic influence, provided support for ...