Ivan Castro
Contributing Writer
Ivan Castro is a free lance writer living in Miami - Patrick Castro
A graduate of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Ivan A. Castro is a former reporter for The Miami News and for The Miami Herald’s Spanish edition. His first book, 100 Hispanics you should know, was published in 2007 by Libraries Unlimited. His free lance articles have appeared in newspapers and other publications throughout Latin America. Castro attended the 2007 Tony Hillerman Writer’s Conference Focus on Mystery.
Latest Articles
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Graveyard of Pharaohs - Egypt's Valley of the Kings
One of the most renowned and important archeological sites in Egypt and the world is the Valley of the Kings.
May 11, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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A History of Slave Rebellions in the Caribbean
The most successful and well known slave uprising in the Caribbean was the 13 year long Haitian Revolution which ended in independence from France.
May 4, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Nero – The Useless, Neglectful and Cruel Emperor of Rome
The last of the Julio-Claudian dynasty and fifth emperor or Rome, Nero is mostly remembered for his blunders, vices and crimes.
May 1, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Poison Gas: World War I's Terror Weapon
Greatly feared by the troops, poison gas was more of a terror weapon than a real killer in World War I.
Apr 27, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Hugh Dowding and Britain's "Finest Hour"
Nobody, not even Prime Minister Winston Churchill, deserves more credit for the RAF victory in the Battle of Britain than Air Marshall Sit Hugh Dowding.
Apr 13, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Antonio Maceo and Máximo Gómez: Cuba's Other Great Heroes
Together with the José Martí, Antonio Maceo and Máximo Gómez formed the great triumvirate of heroes in the Cuban wars of independence against Spain.
Apr 6, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Operation Husky: The Allied Invasion of Sicily in World War II
With the invasion of Sicily on July 9, 1943, the Allies began the Italian Campaign by launching the largest attack to date on Axis held Europe.
Mar 28, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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Douglas F4D Skyray: Distinctive U.S. Navy Fighter
Best known for its unusual, modified delta wing, the Douglas F4D Skyray was the first U.S. Navy fighter capable of reaching Mach 1 in level flight.
Feb 28, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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The Praetorian Guard – Bodyguards and Kingmakers
Established to protect the Roman Emperor, the Praetorian Guard eventually became the most important factor in crowning the ruler of the powerful state
Feb 10, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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The Legend of Hatuey: The First Freedom Fighter of the Americas
A Taíno chief who fled from Hispaniola to Cuba, Hatuey is one of the best known leaders of the native's resistance to European domination of the New World.
Jan 27, 2012
- Ivan Castro
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