Here is the pageant of Yucatán's history, related through stories of extraordinary people and events that shaped it. Read about things that happened before Columbus; adventurers during discovery and conquest; unforgettable heroes, heroines, and villains. Wars, rebellions, and naval battles, from deadly important to comically inept. The highs and lows, Yucatán's hard-won independence, its tragedies, poverty, and wealth. Learn of the places we can visit and experience today that are connected directly with history.