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Latin American History Feature Writer: Tony Dunnell

Journey into the past as we examine the rich history of Latin America.

Discover the ancient pre-Columbian Maya, Aztec, Inca, Toltec and Carib civilizations. Explore Inca warriors, Aztec sacrifice, Maya culture and more.

Voyage with explorers such as Columbus, Magellan and Balboa as they discover the New World. Then witness the clash of civilizations: Conquistadors, colonization, smallpox and slavery.

Read about the struggle for independence, redefining Latin American borders and creating new heroes such as Simón Bolívar and San Martín.

Welcome to Latin American history – 20 nations from Central America, South America and the islands of the Caribbean Sea, home to over 548 million people.

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Feature Writer Articles in Latin American History

 		Francisco Pizarro Biography – The Early Life
The early life of Francisco Pizarro is shrouded in myth and mystery. What is known of this illegitimate, illiterate swineherd and future conqueror of the Inca Empire?
Spanish Conquistador Weapons
An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.
Spanish Conquistador Armor – Cavalry & Infantry
Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.
Alberto Santos Dumont and Aviation History
Famous Brazilian hero & aviation pioneer, Alberto Santos Dumont is regarded in Brazil as the first person to fly an airplane - before the Wright brothers themselves.
Aztec Weapons – Defensive Aztec Weaponry
Defensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec Warriors including Aztec body armor, Aztec shields & Aztec helmets - ancient armor used by the Aztec civilization in warfare.
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Contributing Articles in Latin American History

 		The Age of the Fifth Sun in Aztec Mexico
The Aztecs regarded their gods as ferocious, vengeful and malignant. This was why their version of how the world was created was so full of violence and devastation.
The Farroupilha Revolution in Brazil
Rio Grande do Sul is known for its pursuits of separatism. In 1835 this led to the Revolução Farroupilha, or Guerra dos Farrapos, and the Riograndense Republic.
Black Magic and Sorcery in Aztec Mexico
The Aztecs were obsessed with the idea of good and bad luck. No Aztec would dream of doing anything until the astrologer-priests had declared the time favourable.
The Boyhood of Montezuma
The education of Montezuma II, a future Tlatoani ( Great Speaker) of the Aztecs of Mexico, was designed to make him both a priest and a warrior.
The Chasqui - Athlete of the Andes
The chasquis formed the communications system of the Inca Empire of Peru, speeding along the narrow pathways and steps of the mountain road system at amazing speeds.
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