Episode 1.1: Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, the Father of Florida

Send us Fan MailThe phrase "conquistador" is often associated with men like Cortes and Pizarro...men who conquered the great civilizations south of the Rio Grande.  But what about the conquistadors who made a name for themselves in what became the United States?  In the first episode of "History: Beyond the Textbook," we explore the man who is credited with founding St. Augustine Florida, the oldest European city in the contiguous United States:  Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.Key People Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Spanish conquistador Jean Ribault, French colonialKey EventsFounding of St. Augustine, FloridaWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]