used "Gulf of Mexico" on his map "View of Entire Route of Sir Francis Drake's West Indian Voyage." A 1630 map called the body of water "Gulf of New Spain." The Spanish name evolved into Seno Mexicano.

Originally built by the Byzantines and later added to by the Venetians in the 17th and 18th century, they’ve withstood invasions, pirate attacks and earthquakes ... by British privateer and explorer ...

During this time, Avery was working on board HMS Rupert, a sixty-four gun ship as a midshipman under the command of Sir Francis Wheeler ... A woodcut showing pirate Henry Every that appears in Captain ...

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A fresh look at Drake’s voyages, dispelling the myths and uncovering some brutal truths. Show more For centuries, Sir Francis Drake has been celebrated as a national hero - the first Englishman ...

A moment of history is unfolding in the Vatican City as an estimated 1.4 billion Catholics are preparing to bid farewell to Pope Francis during his final journey today. Scientists discover ...

A Texas nun who advocates for immigrants is making an unexpected journey to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral a decade after the pontiff singled her out for praise during a 2015 ABC News event.

The death Monday in Rome of Pope Francis, age 88, brought to end one of the most controversial pontificates in recent history. Despite recently being released from a lengthy hospital stay ...

The crash happened Friday night on San Geronimo Valley Road, south of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. Arriving officers found an SUV that had slammed into ...

“I am here doing what I love, and I give all credit to God, to the journey, and to the people who believed in me.” As Francis-Thomas grew more confident in her skills, her style naturally evolve ...