Bartolomé de las Casas (US: /lɑːs ˈkɑːsəs/ lahs KAH-səs, Spanish: [baɾtoloˈme ðe las ˈkasas] (About this soundlisten); c. 1484 – 18 July 1566) was a 16th-century Spanish colonist who acted as a historian and social reformer before becoming a Dominican friar.
Bartolome de Las Casas
First Catholic Priest Ordained in Santo Domingo
Spanish-born Bartolome de Las Casas was the first Catholic priest ordained in the colony of Santo Domingo, Hispaniola in 1512 Continue reading
Mexicans Wove Cotton Clothing
Woven cotton clothing was discovered from 3600 BCE in the Mexico Valley. Continue reading
UN Census Reports Population Exceeding 20 Million
A 1995 UN Census reported two world locations whose population exceeded 20 million. Continue reading
Kayak’s Solo Crossing across the Gulf of Mexico
Arthur Hebert made the first solo crossing of the Gulf of Mexico in a 17-foot (5 metre) kayak. Continue reading
Army Newspaper for Soldiers in the Field
United States troops during the Mexican War could receive a newspaper called, The American Flag. Continue reading
Nahuatl Grammar
In 1547, Andres de Olmo published Nahuatl grammar in Mexico. Continue reading
Tomato Cultivation in Mexico
Cultivation of the mighty Tomato started in Mexico and not Italy as some would expect (as they make spigettie sauce). Continue reading
The Cultivation of the Avocado
Avocado comes from the Aztec word "ahuactal" or "Tree Testicle". Now thats a funny translation of the word Avocado. Continue reading
Peanuts Cultivation by Aztecs
Cultivation of Peanuts was by the Aztecs and the Mesoamerican people. Continue reading