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Agustin Acosta interviews renowned and captivating historian Michael Francis on Spain’s Colonial History in Florida
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2013-01-18
Well-respected journalist, Agustin Acosta interviewed Dr. Michael Francis regarding Spain’s role in Colonial Florida, and the various misconceptions about US and Florida’s History. One of the misconceptions being the fact that the territory of...
Recap: Professor J. Michael Francis came to Miami to talk about his new book Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida
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2013-01-18
On December 13th, 2012 the Northern Trust Prologue Society invited Dr. Francis to talk about his book “Murder and Martyrdom in Spanish Florida: Don Juan and the Guale Uprising of 1597” an account of the fragile, uneasy relationship between Guale...
FIU’s Jewish Museum and the Spain-Florida Foundation to co-sponsor a discussion about Conversos in 16th Century Florida
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2013-01-06
Florida Jewish History Month will kick off on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a conversation about Conversos in 16th century Florida. To complement the statewide observance that marks the 500 years anniversary of the arrival of Juan Ponce...
La Gran Naranja Recap: Music, Dance and History Rang in the New Year in Miami
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2013-01-03
Miami residents and tourists gathered on a warm and sunny day to watch the opening performances of a special New Year’s event commemorating the 500 years anniversary of the arrival of the first Spanish explorer in Florida.The first performance was...
Event recap: Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Spain
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2012-12-29
On Sunday December 16th, under the beautiful starlight, the Hollywood ArtsPark celebrated a Spanish culture night in Florida.The Hollywood Community in partnership with the Rhythm Foundation launched Viva Florida 500, a year-long celebration of...