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Episode Description
He sought the Fountain of Youth and claimed Florida for Spain. Now, retirees continue to follow his lead. This profile of the Ponce de Le n, the "first conquistador", chronicles how he brutalized native populations in his quest for riches.
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Ponce de Leon - Legacy
Ponce de Leon exemplified the driving sprit of his time and the yearn to discover the New World.
Ponce de Leon - The Fountain of Youth
At the age of 51, Ponce received permission from King Ferdinand of Spain to mount an expedition to the islands north of Puerto Rico, hoping to find the Cities of Gold and the Fountain of Youth.
Ponce de Leon - Landing in Florida
Ponce de Leon landed on what is now known as Florida. Thinking he had discovered a larger island, Ponce was unaware he had just landed on North America.
Ponce de Leon - Columbus' Second Voyage
On November 3rd, 1493, Ponce de Leon had reached the New World. As a part of Christopher Columbus' second voyage, Ponce discovered not only a different land, but new type of warfare.
Ponce de Leon - Columbus’ Voyage to the New World
After the discovery of New World territories, men like Ponce de Leon were given the chance to take their methods of conquering across the world.
Ponce de Leon - New World Conquest
New World conquest was the great adventure of Ponce de Leon's age, and his personal drive lead him to become one of world’s great conquistadors.
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