Mossy Feet Books – Author Paul R. Wonning
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October 19, 1469 – Ferdinand and Isabella Marry, Uniting Aragon and Castile
The marriage of the two sovereigns that would set Spain off on its course of colonial empire and world dominance began in a swirl of political intrigue and a secret elopement. Continue reading Sample Chapter – Ferdinand and Isabella Marry, Uniting Aragon and Castile
This episode of the Colonial American History Series relates the return of Christopher Columbus’ return to Spain.ch Continue reading Podcast – Episode 12 – Christopher Columbus Returns
This episode discusses a process called the Columbian Exchange, an exchange that began with the first voyages of Christopher Columbus to the New World. Continue reading Podcast – The Columbian Exchange
Amerindians on Cuba introduce Christopher Columbus to a grain that would become one of the most important agricultural crops in both Europe and the world. Continue reading Podcast – Christopher Columbus Learns Of Maize
After their departure from the Canary Islands Columbus and his crew sailed west for five long weeks. An anxious crew, fearing running out of food and water, came close to mutiny. In the early hours of October 12, 1492 the welcome cry of “land,” echoed across the ocean, ending their fears. Continue reading Podcast – October 12, 1492 – Columbus Arrives In the Bahamas
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Island
Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
In this podcast you will hear how Columbus established a tradition for later Spanish galleons en route to the Spanish empire in the New World on his first voyage in 1492. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 7 – Christopher Columbus Arrives In the Canary Islands
Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
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In this episode, Christopher Columbus signs a contract with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella authorizing his expedition to find a new route to the Indies. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 5 – Spanish Monarchs Sign Contract with Christopher Columbus
In this episode King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella embark on their final struggle to expel the Muslims from Spain. Continue reading Podcast Episode 4 – Reconquista – Spain Recaptures Granada from the Moors
This episode features a brief biography of Christopher Columbus and a short discussion of his initial meeting with Spanish Queen Isabella on May 1, 1486. Continue reading Podcast – Episode 3 – Columbus Meets Queen Isabella
Episode 2 The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and IsabellaDescription:Political intrigue and a secret elopement led to the one of the … Continue reading Podcast – Episode 2 – The Secret Elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella
The Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta signed by English King John in 1215 was one of the earliest examples of limiting government in history. The Founders of the United States drew on the concept when they declared independence in 1776 and drafted the Constitution and the Bill of Rights in the years after. Continue reading Podcast – United States History Timeline – The Magna Carta
Discover some of the famous and almost forgotten historic stories of America. The story begins with the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and the beginnings of the concept of limited government and ends, for now, with the beginning of the American Revolution in 1775 Continue reading Timeline of United States History
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