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Central and South America have a rich and complicated history. Explore this part of the world and learn about important historical events and figures in this channel.

Caribbean

How much do you know about island history? Get knowledgeable about the historical development of the Caribbean in these articles. See more »

Central America

Central American History provides facts about the history of the countries and culture in Central America. Explore Central America, its cultures, ideas and important people in this channel. See more »

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Famous Explorers

Explorers came to this "New World" from many different places. Learn about the explorers who came to these lands and the legacies they left behind them. See more »

South America

From Brazil to Peru and everywhere in between, learn about the diverse cultures, leaders and events that played significant roles in South American history. See more »

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How did 168 conquistadors take down the Incan empire?

In less than 200 years, the Inca built an empire stretching 2,500 miles. But a Spanish conquistador and 167 other men brought them down. How did they do it?

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