Balboa and the Conquistadors, 1513–28

Balboa and the Conquistadors, 1513–28

This course delves into the era of Spanish conquistadors, focusing on Vasco Núñez de Balboa's pivotal role in early 16th-century Central and South American exploration. It examines the motivations, methods, and significant discoveries that shaped Spain's burgeoning empire, including the momentous sighting of the Pacific Ocean and the strategic importance of Panama.