Jacques Cartier was famous for his exploration of Canada and the St. Lawrence River. Between the years 1534 and 1542, he undertook three journeys to Canada, during which time he staked a claim to the territory on behalf of France, founded settlements, and made first contact with the indigenous population. Cartier is also recognized with … Read more
John Cabot was an Italian explorer who became famous for his expeditions to North America in the latter half of the 15th century. He is primarily remembered for these travels. Cabot was the first European to set foot in North America after the Vikings, and he claimed the area he discovered for England, which paved … Read more
Ferdinand Magellan was famous for leading the first circumnavigation of the globe. He set out on this expedition in 1519 with a fleet of five ships and 270 men, with the goal of finding a western route to the Spice Islands. Although Magellan was slain in the Philippines before finishing the expedition, one ship and … Read more
Juan Ponce de León is well known for his search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythological fountain thought to have healing properties that may reverse the aging process. While he is most famous for his role as a Spanish explorer and conquistador who established settlements in Puerto Rico and was the first European to … Read more
Hernán Cortés was a Spanish conquistador who commanded the expedition that conquered Mexico and brought the Aztec Empire to an end. He is a contentious historical character, revered by some as a hero and reviled by others as a brutal invader who brought down a great empire. Hernán Cortés is well known as the Spanish … Read more
The Conquistadors were Spanish and Portuguese explorers and soldiers who played an important role in the 16th century exploration, conquest, and colonization of the Americas. They were driven by a desire to expand the Spanish and Portuguese empires, promote Religion, and amass fortune by exploring and exploiting new regions. The Conquistadors conquered the Aztec, Inca, … Read more
Annie Oakley was an American sharpshooter and performer who rose to prominence as one of the stars of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. She was born Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13, 1860. Annie, who grew up in an impoverished Quaker household in Ohio, learnt to shoot at a young age to help put food … Read more
The Old West was a period in American history that spanned from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century and was marked by lawlessness, bloodshed, and rugged frontier living. Many people rose to prominence as lawmen during this time period, responsible for preserving the law and maintaining order in the West. Old West lawmen … Read more
Cowboys are an iconic figure of American culture, symbolizing the rugged individualism and free spirit of the American West. At first, cowboys were laborers who tended to livestock on ranches and were responsible for driving them to market. They were also responsible for riding horses. Cowboys played a significant part in the cattle sector in … Read more
The American Wild West was a time of lawlessness and adventure, where outlaws and cowboys ruled the vast plains and rugged mountains. While the Wild West is frequently represented as a male-dominated era, many women made their mark as cowgirls and outlaws. These women were accomplished horsewomen, sharpshooters, and trailblazers who defied gender norms and … Read more