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America Becomes a World Power: Jose Marti (1:33)

José Martí became a leader in the movement against Spanish rule in Cuba. The Spanish cracked down on the rebellion and thousands of civilians were put into concentration camps.

U.S. Geography: Spanish Exploration (0:59)

The Spanish arrival marked the beginning of recorded history in the South Central region of South America.

Age of Exploration: Mexico and Peru (1:51)

Using their overwhelming technological advantages, European invaders conquered the Aztecs in Mexico and the Incas in Peru in the early sixteenth century.

Sketches of the World: Chavin de Huantar (0:27)

Chavin de Huantar is an ancient settlement in Peru, dating back 3,000 years.

Sketches of the World: Merida (0:28)

The city of Merida in Mexico is home to structures built by conquistadors that graphically display colonial oppression.

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Mayan Temples (0:50)

From the Archives of Discovery: Ancient Mayan temples were built in accordance with the Mayan calendar and astronomy. Learn more about the Mayan calendar in this video.

The Mayan Calendar (0:35)

From the Archives of Discovery: The ancient Mayan calendar predicts eclipses, solstices and other astronomical phenomenon with shocking precision. Learn more about the Mayan calendar in this video.