Christopher Columbus, the legendary explorer, died in Spain on May 20, 1506. He left behind a mixed legacy: was he a courageous explorer or a heartless slaver?

On May 13, 1810, word reached Argentina that Spain was in French hands, controlled by Napoleon. This news didn't sit well with the Argentines and before long a revolution was brewing. The May Revolution began on May 18, 1810 and would forever change the nation.

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach was most likely the most infamous pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. He only ranks fifth, however, on my list of the five most successful pirates of his generation. Who could possibly beat Blackbeard?

The Ancient Maya Civilization flourished in the area of present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize well over a thousand years ago. The Maya have always been a mysterious civilization and their lost cities deep in the steamy forests of Central America always raised more questions than could be answered. So what do we know about this mysterious civilization? Here are ten facts about the Ancient Maya!