The Entire History of Pensacola (Florida) | America's FIRST Settlement That Was Lost for 450 Years

Explore the complex Pensacola history that began in 1559 when 1,500 Spaniards arrived on the northern Gulf Coast. In 1559, a fleet of 1,500 Spaniards crossed the Gulf of Mexico to establish a new colony in a sheltered bay. This was the start of a long and difficult process of Spanish colonization in the region. The visual record captures the reality of those early days, from rowing ashore to constructing fortifications and gathering around campfires to survive in a harsh new environment. This account tracks the development of the region, moving from that initial Gulf Coast settlement to the later eras of expansion. Through the surviving frames, we see the shift in colonial life, including the construction of a schoolhouse and the transition to the era of early aircraft. It is a look at how a single location evolved over centuries, defining the broader Pensacola history. Subscribe for more journeys into the world's lost cities, and comment which location you want to see reconstructed next.