The British Empire was the biggest colonial power in history. The empire began colonizing territories in the 16th century and ...

Ultimately, colonialism and imperialism have different aims. At least before the 16th century, imperial authorities demanded ...

The US justice system returned the so-called “Hernandarias Manuscript,” a 16th-century document penned in 1598 by Hernando ...

Located on St. George Street in downtown St. Augustine's historic district, the Colonial Quarter offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of 16th-, 17th- and 18th-century residents. The living ...

Throughout the 16th century, amid the fervor of exploration ... Santa Elena was the capital, and was the first colonial capital in what’s now the United States…very few people know that.” ...

Just a short drive away, 16th-century Casco Viejo creates an entirely different atmosphere. This UNESCO World Heritage site features Spanish colonial buildings with wooden balconies, brick-paved ...