Christopher Columbus, or Cristóbal Colón in Spanish, is an amazingly difficult man to pin down. Born about 1451, he died on 20 May 1506. We know that he sailed the Atlantic and reached the Americas on October 12, 1492 under the sponsorship of the Spanish kingdom of Castile. We can explore his life in two sections Birth to 1492. And then from 1492 till his death. Columbus was not necessarily the first European to discover the Americas. Photo by historian Manuel Rosa in Unmasking Columbus.

Cornwall Calling welcomes you to the south west of England - great at any time of the year. Cornwall has the mildest climate in Britain, spring comes early, and autumn lingers longer. Relax and unwind with us, enjoy our Cornish beaches, scenery and history. There should be something for everybody wanting to visit the area. Information, tours, drives, castles, walks, pubs, golf, fishing. Click on a button below to get details of Cornish life. Touring by car Cornwall by car. Why visit the area? We have set.

Devon Calling -a tourist information guide to the county. Devon Calling, a one stop web site to give you information about the whole county. In Devon Calling there is no need to follow endless hyperlinks, we have put it all together on the one site. We hope you will find this site a complete touring guide information all in one place. The area has everything to offer the visitor. From the open heathland of Dartmoor to the beaches of Torbay. Why visit the area? Why visit the area? How to get here.

Great Britain, a UK guide. Great Britain - UK information guide. Great Britain - whether you live here in the UK, or are planning a visit to England, Scotland or Wales, then this is the web site to use to get all the information you need to enjoy a holiday or business trip. This web site is about information, with links to hotels, suppliers, and attractions. Click on the map for the region. Where to go and what to see. A complete history of the country, including King Arthur.

Scotland, tourist information on the country. Scotland Calling touring guide to all the nice places - click yellow buttons for details. Scotland Calling gives all the information you will need to tour and some nice places to stay. We are a separate country with a rich and colourful history, with its own language and culture this site gives you lots of facts on one site, so you can enjoy a fantastic vacation here. Click on a button below to get details of Scottish life.

The Spanish flag has a central yellow stripe that is twice as wide as tall as each red band beside it. The coat of arms of Spain is on the yellow band, towards the flagpole side. The Spanish coat of arms. The columns are the Pillars of Hercules, which represent Gibraltar and Ceuta on either side of the Strait of Gibraltar. State and War Flag and Ensign by Royal Decree of October 13th 1843;.