Undeterred by Napoleon’s brief return to power in 1815, Alexander sought to confirm his status as Europe’s saviour with the ...

Walter Benjamin's dictum that every work of art is also a work of barbarism comes to mind with "New World Orders," an exhibition of Spanish colonial casta paintings ... and Black blood associated with ...

Mercantilism brought about many acts against humanity, including slavery ... of colonial business. Much of the trade that took place before the mid-17th century was controlled by the Spanish ...

Every year, the Indigenous people of Guanajuato celebrate El Señor de la Conquista, a festival of conquest. Is there more than meets the eye?

Hot Springs National Park Not only is Hot Springs National Park the oldest tourist attraction in the Razorback State, but it ...

La Malinche is one of the most well-known historical figures and representatives of indigenous women in Mexico. Also known as ...

“So, the Jamaican language is not merely a means of communication,” Gayle stresses, “but a vibrant embodiment of Jamaican ...

A long-lost Spanish fort, San Matías, has been rediscovered submerged in Cartagena Bay, Colombia. Built in 1567 to defend the ...

Founded in 1811, this picturesque community was once a bustling center of commerce, culture, and antebellum society. Today, it stands as a testament to Mississippi’s rich history while offering ...

A Facebook post from March 7 revealed that the account for the official government of Barbados put out the call to action. “Unemployed persons or those looking to earn extra income are invited to ...

De Orta also tells stories, for example about the Persian opium enthusiast he met when serving as a physician at the court of ...