A well known historian tells the story of the early Spanish explorers known as "conquistadors". He discusses their motivation, what effect they had on the native American societies and much more. Archived.

This website provides information about two early explorers in Tennessee, Hernando de Soto and Daniel Boone.

Read about one of the early French explorer and his ambitions in the New World. (In Spanish)

Investigate the history and timeline of the state of New Mexico including early explorers, Native Americans, Spanish settlers, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Wild West on this website.