Archeologists use four basic stages to reflect the cultural advancement of early inhabitants... Click here for a timeline view of this period.

Native American Indian groups have shaped Texas throughout its history. Before 1900, historians have estimated, more than 50 Native American nations lived and thrived across Texas.

The mysterious "Lady in Blue" has been associated in Texas religious history since 1629.

Coronado made his 1540-1542 journey through the high plains of Texas as he searched for the seven gold cities.

The Pre-Civil War Texas frontier has a long and contentious history.

When anglo settlers arrived in Texas, the lands upon which they settled were not empty. They were occupied by Native people including Comanches, Wichitas, Tawakonis, Anadarkos, Caddos and others.

El Camino Real connected the governmental center of New Spain, in Mexico City, with outposts across the Texas Borderlands.

In 1801, the Spanish government of Mexico became aware of an attempted insurrection by Phillip Nolan to take over the Texas region and quickly realized the economic potential that Texas had. This is the third of three articles on this topic. Find part one here and part two here. Click here for a timeline view of this period.

European exploration of North America and what is now Texas began in the 15th century. This is the first of three articles on this topic. Find part two here and part three here. Click here for a timeline view of this period.

The ancient history of Texas dates from around 225 million B.C.E. For a narrative of this time period, click here.