On June 30, 1520, the Aztecs drove Hernán Cortés and his invading army out of their capital Tenochtitlan—an event that came to be known as "La Noche Triste" or "Sad Night." ...

They tended to disregard the poor and those who became wealthy did not care too much about the poor. The Aztec Empire was conquered by Cortes, who gained a fortune for his efforts. How much gold did ...

The first conquistadors' fleet is 'found' 500 years after Hernan Cortes destroyed his ships in Mexico to stop his men fleeing Archaeologists have discovered two iron ship anchors off Mexico's Gulf ...

Experts say the discovery proves some Aztecs did resist the conquistadors, led by the explorer Hernan Cortes, before the Spaniards attacked the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City ...

Five-hundred years ago, two men met and changed much of the world forever. About 500 Spanish conquistadors — ragged from skirmishes, a massacre of an Indigenous village and a hike between ...

MEXICO CITY - The body of Hernan Cortes, the conquistador who launched three centuries of Spanish rule in Mexico, today lies all but forgotten in a Mexico City church, even as a new debate rages ...

New series about Hernán Cortés highlights clash between history and modern-day politics Jude Webber in Mexico City April 29 2019 Print this page Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free ...

This engraving shows Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish captain who headed the conquest of the Aztec Empire. He became a part of popular mythology the moment he arrived in Mexico around 1520.

Object Details depicted Cortes, Hernan original artist Carnicero, D. A. graphic artist Carmona, D. J. A. Description This engraving shows Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish captain who headed the ...