On a larger level, the decisive victory delayed Spanish colonization of the area by more than 100 years, making the virgin cannon a symbol of Spain’s impotent campaign in the region.

Spanish explorers sought gold and the Fountain of Youth as they happened upon what they'd call Canaveral, a 'Place of Canes,' 500 years ago. But the riches the area provided came not from digging into ...

It was an electrifying statement—Spanish explorers who were scouring the New World for Native American treasure had heard persistent tales of the fantastic wealth of the so-called Seven Cities ...

Though the French claimed the entire Red River Valley, the Spanish continued to claim the area for themselves. An expedition along the Red River would take American explorers closer to ...

With these natural advantages, it supported a diverse population of Native Americans. Spanish explorers first set foot in Texas in the 16th century, as Spain and France competed to claim New World ...