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April 22 is the 500th anniversary of Spanish con...

Sulphur Mustangs have adapted over the centuries and thrived. Their origin is hotly debated, but their unique qualities are unquestioned.

Some words are hated because they're associated with unpleasant things, while others are maligned because people think they're used incorrectly.

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For nearly 100 years Pizarro’s remains were part of a tomb in his honor in Lima Cathedral. But modern science proved there had been a mix up in the skeletons…

The interactive project commemorates the 500-year anniversary of the Fall of Tenochtitlan — modern-day Mexico City — by showcasing more than 47 community spaces across the city that contain objects or symbolism of the historical event and Chicago.

At the age of 14, Cortes was sent to study at the University of Salamanca . This was Spain’s foremost center of learning at the time. Although it is unclear what Cortes studied at the university, it is assumed that he studied Law, and perhaps Latin. It seems that Cortes’ parents were hoping that their son would embark on a legal career, which would have made him wealthy. Unfortunately, Cortes returned to Medellin after spending two years at Salamanca, as studying was probably not his strong...