Robert Siegel talks with British historian Hugh Thomas about his new book, The Golden Empire: Spain, Charles V, and the Creation of America. Sponsor Message MELISSA BLOCK, host: From NPR News, this is ...

“The world’s most successful empires have been engineers’ creations.” This assertion, made by Felipe Fernández-Armesto and Manuel Lucena Giraldo in “How the Spanish Empire Was Built: A 400-Year ...

Spanish colonial rule divided Mexico with a class system that still affects society today. The Spanish Conquest laid the ground for 300 years of colonial rule which made Spain the richest country in ...

The listing on Ebay España tells you all you need to know about the current Spanish election campaign: "I'm putting my vote up for bid … I will vote exactly as the top bidder asks." Humorous? Possibly ...

The stunning treasures from a sunken Spanish galleon have been revealed for the first time after the ship was rediscovered nearly 400 years on from its wreck in the Gulf of Mexico. The loss of the ...

Crucible of Empire demonstrates how and why the Spanish-American War constitutes such an important milestone in U.S. history. This program examines the events and attitudes that led to war, followed ...

At its height, roughly between 1556 and 1640, the Empire of the kings of Spain stretched from the Philippines to the shores of the North Sea. The 19th-century Russian Empire covered more territory and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about books, economics, foreign policy, and history. “The White Man’s Burden: The United States and the Philippine Islands ...

The ruler of the ancient Aztecs was murdered by Spanish conquistadors and did not surrender his kingdom to the invaders, according to a new exhibition. For centuries historians believed that Moctezuma ...

Powerful empires throughout history have risen by mastering warfare, governance, trade, and culture, leaving legacies that continue to shape the modern world. From the innovative Roman Empire to the ...