Magellan Reaches the Pacific: A Watershed Moment in Global Exploration
On November 28, 1520, Ferdinand Magellan and his fleet made history by becoming the first Europeans to reach the Pacific Ocean. This achievement came after weeks of navigating the perilous strait that now bears his name—the Strait of Magellan. Located at the southern tip of South America, this narrow, winding waterway tested the resilience and […]
Spanish Retreat from Aztec Capital
On June 30, 1520, during a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of Mexico, known as “La Noche Triste” (The Sad Night), Hernán Cortés and his forces made a desperate and deadly retreat from Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. The retreat followed a series of intense conflicts between the Spanish and the Aztec people, under the […]