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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.
For more info, read Tony Dunnell's Latin American History blog.
Spanish Conquistador Armor – Cavalry & Infantry
In: Latin American Colonization
Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor. more...
Alberto Santos Dumont & Aviation History
In: Modern Latin American 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. more...
Aztec Weapons – Defensive Aztec Weaponry
In: Aztec History
Defensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec Warriors including Aztec body armor, Aztec shields & Aztec helmets - ancient armor used by the Aztec civilization in warfare. more...
Aztec Weapons – Weaponry of the Aztec Warriors
In: Aztec History
Offensive Aztec weapons used by Aztec warriors in close combat and long-range. Ancient weaponry of the Aztec civilization from Aztec swords & clubs to Aztec bows & slings more...
Aztec Warrior Training – Commoners and Nobles
In: Aztec History
Aztec warrior training provided the Aztec civilization with a continual source of skilled Aztec warriors. Two schools served the Aztec military - telpochcalli & calmecac. more...
Aztec Military Orders and Social Advancement
In: Aztec History
Here are the core Aztec military orders from commoners to Aztec Eagle Warriors, Aztec Jaguar Warriors, Otontin and Cuachicqueh Aztec warriors. more...
Simón Bolívar Biography – El Libertador
In: Latin American War/Revolution
Brief biography of Simón Bolívar, famous South American liberator. One of South America's greatest generals, Bolívar was instrumental in winning independence from Spain. more...
Definition and Location of What is Latin America
In: Latin American History (general)
Latin American history, Latin American geography and Latin American languages all contribute to a definition of what Latin America is. Here is an overview. more...
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Mayan 2012 Predictions - Facts vs. Fiction
In: Mayan History
By: Melanie Zoltan
In: Latin American History (general)
By: Sandra Gross
In: Mayan History
By: Sarah Blakemore
In: Mayan History
By: Deborah Lawwill
In: Latin American Colonization
By: Sandra Gross
All contributing articles in Latin American History