Remaining ships of Magellan’s expedition continued their voyage
Under Juan Sebastián Elcano's leadership, the remaining ships of Magellan's expedition continued their voyage.
Ferdinand Magellan met his demise in a skirmish on Mactan Island
Tragically, Ferdinand Magellan met his demise in a skirmish on Mactan Island. He led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe
Discovered a passage through the southern tip of South America
Ferdinand Magellan discovered a passage through the southern tip of South America, a feat that would forever alter global navigation.
Expedition to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands
Ferdinand Magellan embarked on an expedition to find a western sea route to the Spice Islands, renowned for their valuable spices
Ferdinand Magellan’s Circumnavigation of the Globe
Ferdinand Magellan's Circumnavigation of the Globe from 1519 to 1522 stands as one of the most remarkable voyages in history.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa’s Discovery of the Pacific Ocean
Vasco Núñez de Balboa's Discovery of the Pacific Ocean in 1513 forever altered the course of history, opening up new horizons for exploration
Cortés’s small army of conquistadors embarked on an expedition
Cortés's small army of conquistadors embarked on a daring expedition towards the heart of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan.
Hernán Cortés’s conquest of the Aztec Empire
Hernán Cortés's conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519-1521 was a pivotal moment in history. Cortés was a Spanish conquistador
The Spanish Empire launched numerous famous expeditions
At its height, the Spanish Empire launched numerous famous expeditions that reshaped the course of history.
Philip II’s death in 1598 reverberated throughout Europe
Philip II's death in 1598 reverberated throughout Europe, signaling a significant shift in the balance of power.