16th Century Spanish Tents
May 15, 2019
Ever wondered how people slept when they traveled in the 16th century? So did we! See what we found!
Coronado Muster Roll: Student Research
Research for the muster roll was conducted by the undergraduate students in HIST 9100: Digital History during spring 2019. The following posts explore different persons, objects, flora, and fauna in the virtual world.
Arquebus/ Gun
May 15, 2019
The gun that was used during the Coronado expedition by the soldiers, this certain weapon had two different firing systems. Summary The weapon was used
Obsidian Edge Sword
May 15, 2019
The obsidian edge sword was a weapon used mostly by the Indian people during the Coronado expedition. Summery The sword was known to be very
Cíbola Landscape
May 14, 2019
Geographical description written by Pedro de Castañeda de Nájera who was part of Coronado’s Expedition from 1540-1542 Vital Stats: “The country is a valley between
Compostela & Surrounding Areas Topography
May 14, 2019
Report from Coronado contradicting Fray Marcos de Niza’s accounts of the land outside of Compostela Vital Stats: “From the people here, he learned that there
Antependium/Altar Frontal
May 14, 2019
The antependium/altar frontal is a decorative textile that covers the front of the altar during Catholic Mass. The example in the featured photo (above) is
Don Garcia Lopez de Cardenas
May 14, 2019
Description: He was a Spanish Conquistador He was the first cousin to Francisco Vazquez de Coronado First person to explore The Grand Canyon He was
What Impact Does A Church Have?
May 14, 2019
The church is a product of both Spanish and Native culture integrating in the Compostela. This is not the exact or a replica of the
The Codex Mendoza
May 14, 2019
Discussion The manuscript is a pictorial book made for Antonio de Mendoza, the first viceroy of New Spain. Mendoza most likely received this manuscript in
Bishops Miter
May 14, 2019
Bishops Miter is of a similar head wear for a Catholic Bishop in the region Made of matereia commony found in area such as bird
Chasuble/Outer Vestment of Clergy
May 14, 2019
The chasuble is part of the vestments worn by clergy during Mass. The chasuble is a square or circular piece of cloth with a hole
Hernando De Alvarado
May 14, 2019
Description: He was a native of the small town of Las Montañas in Northern Spain He became the artillery captain at the age of 22
Tack Up for a Horse
May 13, 2019
Summary As a part of the game, the player is tasked to tack up his horse to earn experience points. On the way to the
A Tale of a Peccary
May 13, 2019
Overview Two men stand at the edge of the campsite, talking to each other. There are the sounds of quail and other wildlife. One of
New World Spanish Tack and Riding Styles in the 16th Century
May 13, 2019
Saddles and bridles allow a rider to more easily mount, stay securely seated, and control the horse. They may also be decorative, especially in parades
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
May 11, 2019
Description: Born to a noble family in Salamanca Spain in 1510 Came to the Americas at the age of 25 Served in the Spanish military
Tovar’s Journey
May 11, 2019
1.1: Summary Don Pedro de Tovar, along with seventeen horsemen and several foot soldiers as well as Juan de Padilla (a Franciscan friar) journey to
Lope de Samaniego
May 11, 2019
Description: Samaniego pledged 16-17 horses, two buckskin coats, a coat of mail with all ccouterments. Many of Samaniego’s belongings were destroyed in a fire, which
Don Pedro De Tovar
May 11, 2019
Description: Don Pedro De Tovar was a wealthy captain in the expedition. Pledging 13 horses, a full coat of mail, and an assortment of native
Chinampas/Irrigation
May 10, 2019
February Agriculture in Compostela, Mexico Located in a sub-tropical area, Compostela, Mexico would have the sustainability for agriculture to produce crops at all times of
AGAVE genus Agave L
May 7, 2019
Is native to the south western United States and Mexico deserts, some species are native to South America. The Agave was a plant available to
Peccaries
May 7, 2019
Peccaries are wild animals, closely related to the pig. The three subspecies of peccary are all native to the Americas. The Spanish would have never
Spanish Horses in the New World
May 7, 2019
Official documents, historical artwork, the fossil record, and the reaction of the encountered indigenous peoples confirm that Columbus and the 16th century Spanish explorers brought
Cotton Production
May 6, 2019
Before the Spaniards inhabited the area cotton or “taman” was used by the Mayans the Aztecs and other indigenous populations. Francis F. Berdan describes many
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