Pizarro tried to buy his freedom by filling a large room full of gold and silver during ... In 1520, Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes seized an enchanted treasure from the Aztec Emperor Montezuma II ...

is one of several turquoise objects that the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés likely took from the Aztec Empire as treasure in the early 16th century. The mask was carved out of Spanish cedar ...

The Curse of Oak Island team has found fresh evidence that points to either Spanish conquistadors or Portuguese sailors having visited the island and depositing a quantity of gold treasure.