Tag: Mexico

  • Unforgettable Expedition: Hernán Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire

    Unforgettable Expedition: Hernán Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire

    Introduction The dawn of the 16th century marked a pivotal era in history as fearless conquistadors set their sights on the uncharted lands of the New World. Following up on our last post, discovering Juan Ponce de León’s role in establishing San Juan made me consider how other famous conquistadors launched their expeditions from the…