Florida’s oldest cemeteries in existence are associated with the Spanish colonial period.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Which movies were filmed in Florida?
The magic of Hollywood is that oftentimes movies aren’t filmed anywhere near where they purport to be taking place. With that in mind, Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Florida.
Danza: From banned elegance to national anthem
February being “el mes del amor” is a good time to remember the history of the first popular music of Puerto Rico
Who was José Gaspar, the namesake of Tampa’s Gasparilla festival?
Despite questions surrounding Gaspar’s existence, his legend lives on. The city of Tampa became inspired by the tale, and organizers created a pirate-themed festival in 1904 called Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Puerto Rico’s State Department unveils online library preserving historic legal documents
One of the initiative's goals is to preserve historical documents for future generations. Puerto Rico’s State Department has launched the new Virtual Legal Library on its website, as part of its mission to preserve the island’s legal and historical heritage. The...
Did you know Martin Luther King visited Puerto Rico?
King had another connection with Puerto Rico: He was friends with the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player Roberto Clemente. Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for social justice not only resonated with the Black community, but also with Latinos. The activist visited...
Tracing Martin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal visit to St. Augustine
Martin Luther King Jr. faced racism and violence when he traveled to St. Augustine, but that visit precipitated the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.