Colonización - History Lab

On founding a university in Quito

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:32:58 +0000

The presence of the Hispanic Monarchy in America resulted in the dissemination of the identity of the conquerors, their language, developing an intense process of evangelisation, hispanisation and acculturation. In this context, the first universities were created in the mid-16th century, such as those of Mexico (1551) and Lima (1555). The process continued throughout the following decades with other foundations in other places, such as Quito.

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Slaves present in 16th century capitulations in America

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:29:25 +0000

In contrast to the slaves present in Spain, who were more dedicated to domestic and artisanal tasks, the need arose in America to turn them into a tool for the colonisation of new territories. Despite the prohibitions against black populations in the times of Cisneros and Charles V, the need for labour and large numbers of slaves made them the mainstay of the occupation of the Indies during the 16th century. From 1511, the massive importation of blacks began to expand, and it was even said that they would acclimatise quickly to the new territories because of their physical characteristics.
Through the capitulations, an attempt was made to develop new territories for the benefit of the Crown, and many private individuals offered black slaves to carry out tasks such as discovering, populating and pacifying these new territories with tasks known as domestic-scuderil. Their role was to work alongside a lord to help him with the difficulties that arose in establishing new settlements.

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Christopher Columbus

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:28:16 +0000

Website of the electronic Biographical Dictionary (DB-e) of the Royal Academy of History where you can consult extensive information on Christopher Columbus, “discoverer of the New World in 1492, first admiral, viceroy and governor of the Indies”, his biography, historical facts of the time and links of interest. Special emphasis is placed on his voyages to the New World. Address: Juan Pérez de Tudela y Bueso

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Against the Black Legend in America

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:28:06 +0000

30-minute video on the Black Legend of the Empire. The 12th of October, the day Christopher Columbus set foot in the New World, is Spain’s National Day. It is the official national day. However, it is not merely a regional celebration, but a remembrance of the encounter between two different worlds, which is why it is a Universal day. It is not only a day of celebration in Spain, but also in America. From 12 October 1492 onwards, the social and political configuration of the world was transformed forever. Nowadays, there is fierce ideological opposition expressed mainly with the resounding sentence “nothing to celebrate” in reference to 12 October. Eduardo Galeano is frequently quoted to give a literary patina to the black-legendary ideological message. It is also common to come across the term “genocide” to describe Spain’s relationship with America. The spread of this perspective is so widespread and so vehemently stated that it seems to have become a majority opinion. But is this perception accurate, does it correspond to the Spanish imperial reality, was there plundering and destruction of the indigenous people, was there miscegenation and a civilising action worthy of celebration?

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Anno 1503: The New World

ad_hlab_min — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 16:27:29 +0000

The player starts the video game controlling a ship full of people and materials, which he has to use to find the right location to start building a town centre. Once created, he will have to make it grow urbanistically and economically, exploiting its surroundings, trading and maintaining relations with other towns.

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