Did the Spanish Find Gold in California?
The Spanish explorers hoped for golden cities, but found little treasure in California. Discover the fascinating story of why they missed uncovering the region's vast mineral riches.
The Spanish explorers hoped for golden cities, but found little treasure in California. Discover the fascinating story of why they missed uncovering the region's vast mineral riches.
Discover how Spain lost California in 1821 due to the Mexican War of Independence. Explore the events and transitions that reshaped California's history.
Discover Spain's World War 2 role – a neutral stance under Francisco Franco, balancing sympathy for the Axis with post-Civil War recovery. Explore Spain's historical position.
Explore the pivotal role of neutral nations in World War II. Discover the choices made by Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, and others that shaped wartime history.
Explore the prominent dictators during World War 2. Learn about Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo, amongst others— the main dictators shaping the war's historical landscape.