Juan Ponce de Leon is a Spanish explorer. Born in Palencia in 1460, he is credited with the discovery of Florida. In 1493 he accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to America. Please check out the website at http://www.win.tue.nl/~engels/discovery/ponce.html for more information about Juan Ponce de Leon.
2. Fountain of YouthThe Fountain of Youth is a legendary fountain that will render anyone who drinks its water permanently young. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon was reportedly searching for the Fountain of Youth when he traveled to Florida in 1513. Check out the web page at http://www.progress.org/fountain.htm for an explanation of the likely origins of the legend.
3. the Middle AgesThe Middle Ages stretched roughly from the fifth century to the fifteenth century. It began with the collapse of the Roman Empire. Please check out the website at http://www.learner.org/exhibits/middleages/ for information about the feudal life, religion, homes, clothing, health, arts, and town life in the Middle Ages in Europe.
4. Mark TwainMark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835—1910) is an American writer. His famous works are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Mark Twain’s life and career were more varied and complex than most people realize. He was a printer and journalist, steamboat pilot, gold and silver miner, a newspaper editor, author, and publisher. He was also deeply involved in American political and cultural issues, and an active participant in several anti-imperialist movements. Please check out the website at http://www.boondocksnet.com/twainwww/ for comprehensive resources about Mark Twain on the Internet.
