Profession: Explorer and Conquistador
Biography: Francisco Vázquez de Coronado is remembered for the expedition he led through Mexico and the South West of the United States, becoming the first European to discover the Grand Canyon.
Born in Spain, Coronado arrived in New Spain (Mexico) in 1535 and was later made Governor of one of its provinces. In 1540 after reports by a Franciscan Friar of the existence of 7 golden cities he led a large expedition north in search of riches. Read More...
Jonah Lomu, who was the youngest ever New Zealand rugby union player and who rose to become the sport’s biggest icon, is to be immortalized in “Lomu,” a feature documentary.
As previously announced, the film is being co-directed by Ireland’s Gavin FitzGerald (Netflix’s “Conor McGregor: Notorious” and “Liam Gallagher: As It Was”) and Tongan-New Zealander Vea Mafile’o, who is known for her works “Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue” and “For My Father’s Kingdom. Read More...
A community in southern Nigeria is in shock and mourning today after its monarch was found dead, apparently murdered.
Local residents of Ubulu-Uku in the Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta state are continuing to grieve the loss of their king, HRM Obi Akaeze Edward Ofulue III, after he was murdered by kidnappers.
The deceased monarch was reportedly kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen on January 5 2016 at a spot along Obior to Igbodo Road notorious among locals for banditry. Read More...
