Puerto Rican resident presents a brief history of the island. Link to pictures and descriptions of the Puerto Rican flag and seal.

Read a brief history of Vieques Island that profiles its native inhabitants and discusses contemporary political issues.

Check out a Library of Congress searchable database for 19th and 20th century Puerto Rican history.

Read this brief history of the island and check out photos of Spanish colonial ruins. Link to a photo gallery and travel information.

Essay details Puerto Rico's transition for Spanish to American rule.

Timeline spans the last 500 years of the island's history. Includes photos and links to related sites.