Darién - the Scottish ‘Empire’ (Published in BBC History Magazine, July, 2001) On 17th July 1698, five ships set sail from the port of Leith. They were carrying 1,200 settlers embarking on the most audacious overseas adventure ever mounted north of the... (Continue reading)
Casco Antiguo is the old town or Casco Viejo of Panama City. After the original Panama City (Panama Viejo) was destroyed by the pirate Henry Morgan in 1673 the town was relocated. This was the most affluent part of the... (Continue reading)