Long ago, in the Americas, there were great civilizations. They had grand cities and colorful traditions. As you can see in this picture below

In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed to find a new path to faraway lands. He had three ships: Santa Maria, Pinta, and Niña.They were big and transported people 

Columbus and friends shared ideas, animals, and tasty foods with the people of the Americas. They also exchanged stuff

The Sad thing was that. New illnesses spread and changed native people's lives. This was a very negative change.

Hernán Cortés journeyed to conquer the Aztec Empire. While facing incredible challenges.

These challenges were very hard.

Explorer Francisco Pizarro set out on a quest. To conquer the Inca Empire. This came with full of surprises and bravery.

Human sacrifice was also a very big deal back then. Human sacrifice, is when people die for a cause.

Time passed. empires changed. But their rich histories lived on.