The BBC provides a timeline of key events in Cuban history starting in 1492 when Christopher Columbus claimed Cuba for Spain until the present. Video and audio news included.

General Ord, born in Cumberland, Md., October 18th, 1818, died in Havana, Cuba, July 22nd, 1883, was graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1839, and assigned to the Third Artillery. He served with distinction in the...

(1489-1527) A Spanish conquistador who went to Hispaniola and Cuba.

Leonard Wood (October 9, 1860 - August 7, 1927) was a physician who served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, Military Governor of Cuba and Governor General of the Philippines. Early in his military career, he was awarded...

A general in the Ten Years' War and Cuba's military commander in that country's War of Independence.

Military officer born in Spain in 1833. He served as governor-general of Cuba.

(1840-1902) A United States Navy admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

Valeriano Weyler Nicolau, marques de Tenerife (17 September 1838 - 20 October 1930) was a Spanish soldier. Weyler was born at Palma de Majorca on 17 September 1838 to a Spanish mother and a German father, who was a military doctor, and...

A United States Navy admiral nown for his victory in the Battle of santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

William Thomas Sampson (9 February 1840 - 6 May 1902) was a United States Navy admiral known for his victory in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War.

The national flag of the Bahamas, a country found southeast of Florida and north of Cuba.

(1826-1905) Cuban soldier and patriot that fought to win the freedom of Cuba from Spain

This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.

This is a history of the Ninth U.S. Infantry, which served in both the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars.

This site from Gotta Dance offers an easy-to-read history of rumba.

At this site read about Tania Leon, the Cuban born composer and conductor. This article focuses mainly on her works.

Take this 10 question quiz on the Spanish-American War.

History Questions: Bay of Pigs Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

A brief biography of Juan de la Cosa who sailed with both Columbus and Vespucci. His famous chart of the world is the oldest representation of the New World. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia," is a historic reference source...

This resource provides an overview of the life, explorations, and discoveries of Juan Ponce de Leon.

This 50 question review test covers the Spanish American War.

Detailed facts and an overview of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp established in January 2002 by President George W. Bush to house Muslim militants and suspected Al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists.

An image of Raul Castro and Fidel Castro

A map from 1919 of Havana and the Havana Harbor, showing the principal streets, districts of Cerro and Jesus del Monte, the neighboring Regla, railroads, government buildings, and castillos.