The heir to one of the largest fortunes in the United States, Archer Milton Huntington dedicated his life to the field of Hispanic Studies and he’s best known for being the founder of the Hispanic Society of America museum, located in New York City. Click

The term ‘cholet’ derives from the combination of ‘cholo’ (native person) and ‘chalet’ (type of house) and it’s used to describe a new style of colorful and eye-catching buildings that are gaining popularity in the city of El Alto, Bolivia, among a rising class of Aymara

Antonio José de Sucre was a Venezuelan military leader who fought for the Independence of Latin America. Close friend and collaborator of Simon Bolivar, Sucre was a key figure in many battles and the foundation of the newly-independent territories. Click play to listen about the

The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862, near Puebla City, between the Mexican and French army during the Second French Intervention in Mexico. Although the Battle of Pueblo did not prevent the French invasion, by defeating the more experienced and better equipped French army,

New Spain or, more accurately, the Viceroyalty of New Spain was the first of four viceroyalties established by the Spanish Empire in the Americas with the goal to better oversee the Crown’s new territories. From 1521 until its disintegration in 1821, the Viceroyalty of New Spain extended across

Dolores Olmedo was a Mexican businesswoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to preserve art and promote Mexican culture. Close friend of famous muralist Diego Rivera, Dolores Olmedo had the biggest collection of art work by Rivera and Frida Kahlo which she donated to the

The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, is one of the most important art museums in the world. Founded in 1819, the Museo del Prado houses extensive art collections from some of the most renowned painters, including Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco, Titian

Pedro Albizú Campos was a Puerto Rican attorney and politician who became a leading figure in Puerto Rico’s fight for independence. Also known as “Don Pedro” and “el último libertador de América”, Campos spent 26 years in prison for his attempts to overthrow the United States ruling on the island.

Manuela Saénz was an Ecuadorian woman that fought for Independence in South America, particularly Peru and Ecuador. Ahead of her time, Manuela also had an intense affair with Simon Bolivar, and even saved his life once. Click play to listen to the remarkable story of

The term “Tahuantinsuyo” comes from Quechua, it translates as “The Four Regions”, and it was the name given by the Incas to their territory, which it extended across parts of Colombia, Perú, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. The achievements of the Inca Empire in terms