Latin American Colonization
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Francisco Pizarro Biography – The Early Life
The early life of Francisco Pizarro is shrouded in myth and mystery. What is known of this illegitimate, illiterate swineherd and future conqueror of the Inca Empire?
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Spanish Conquistador Weapons
An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.
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Spanish Conquistador Armor – Cavalry & Infantry
Spanish Conquistador armor - defensive Conquistador weapons used by Spanish cavalry & infantry in the New World including Conquistador helmets, shields and body armor.
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The History of Smallpox in Latin America
The discovery of the New World unleashed a smallpox epidemic which would decimate the native population of Latin America. Here is an overview of the smallpox outbreak.
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The Origins of African Slavery in Brazil
Use of African slaves in Brazil began in the mid 1500s, and the scale of the Brazilian slave trade would change the nation. Here are the origins of slavery in Brazil.
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Colonial History of Welsh Patagonia, Argentina
In 1865, Welsh colonists aboard the ship Mimosa set off to colonize Patagonia in Argentina. This is the history of that voyage, and the origins of Welsh Patagonia.
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