Juan Ponce De León: from Explorer to Environmentalist
Words: 926 2420In the vibrant tapestry of history, Juan Ponce de León stands out not only as an explorer but also as a figure who inadvertently touched on environmental themes long before they became a global concern. His journey, typically framed by the myth of the Fountain of Youth, can be reinterpreted through the lens of environmental exploration, shedding light on his significant yet often overlooked contributions to understanding the natural world. Born into a noble Spanish family in 1474, Ponce de […]