FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH-THEMED CYCLORAMA AWAITS NEW LIFE IN FLORIDABERGER, CHRISSociety for Commercial Archeology Journal
Juan Ponce de León, born into Spanish nobility, was a soldier and explorer who served as governor of the eastern province of Hispaniola when he decided to explore a nearby island, now known as Puerto Rico. In pursuit of a rumored fountain of youth located on an island known as Bimini, ...
The name refers to the fabled Fountain of Youth, which was said to be located in Florida, as well as the "flowery" nature of the scent. “Florida water”这个名字指的是传说中的“青春之泉”,据说它位于美国的佛罗里达州,也指它具有花一样...
在探讨六神花露水的官方英文名“Liushen Florida Water”时，我们不得不提及其中“Florida Water”的由来。直译为“佛罗里达水”这一名称，究竟蕴含着怎样的故事背景呢？原来，美国佛罗里达州传说中有一处神秘的泉源，名为Fountain of Youth（青春之泉），据说饮下此泉水便能永葆青春。这一传说为“佛罗里达水”这一名称...
The spring operates as a health spa, attracting many visitors looking to soak in the soothing, mineral-rich waters. In fact, many believe this is the legendary “Fountain of Youth” that brought Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon to Florida. But, it’s also the site of many archaeological digs...
You may know that a quest for the Fountain of Youth led Ponce de Leon to claim Florida for Spain in 1513. But did you know that it took the founding of a settlement by French Protestants to spur Spain to take colonization seriously? Readers follow all the action as French forces are mas...
Take a peek at Florida history. Discover an overview of Florida's rich history, heritage, historic events, and culture. Called the "Sunshine State," Florida is known for its balmy, sunny weather and beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon, in search of the elusive fountain of youth, was the firs...
Seeking the fabled Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León landed near the site of Saint Augustine in 1513. He claimed the area, which he thought was an island, for Spain and named it Florida, probably because it was then the Easter season (Pascua Florida). Other Spanish adventurers, notably ...
If you head downtown, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth." FDOT District 3, which services northwest Florida, shared pictures on social media of cold-weather equipment — bridge desk sprayers and ...
Pascua Florida Day is celebrated as a state day in Florida, the United States (USA). It usually falls on April 2. It is the anniversary of the discovery of Florida in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León, who searched for gold and the Fountain of Youth. He named