Monday, March 25, 2024

Inca Clothing: What Did the Incas Wear?

Inca clothing was a strictly controlled and highly significant aspect of Inca society. Clothing was supplied by the state, each member of society being...

From Cuba with Love – A History of Cuban Music: African and European Music...

Even though most of the elements were already in place, there was no Cuban music before the 19th Century. There is an argument over...

Captain Henry Morgan, Part 3 – Captain Henry Morgan’s Later Years

Morgan's pirating career winds down. A title and post as lieutenant governor is conferred upon him. Now wealthy, he is one of the few...

Independence and Hispanic Heritage Month: Seven Latin American Countries Celebrate Their Freedom

Among the events celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) are the independence days of seven countries of Latin America. As diverse...

Famous People from Peru and Peruvian Currency: Peruvian Money – Peru Paper Money, Nuevo...

The Nuevo Sol was introduced as standard Peruvian currency in 1991. Peruvian banknotes are divided into bills of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200...

John Newton: Sailor to Slave Ship Captain

The man who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" led a colorful life before penning his famous hymn lyrics. Perhaps the best-known slave-ship captain in history...

Castaway Alexander Selkirk: The Original Robinson Crusoe

Castaway Alexander Selkirk was the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe," spending four years on the deserted Juan Fernández Island. Alexander Selkirk was born, as...

Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca: A Look into the Life of a Resourceful Conquistador...

Cabeza de Vaca, who would later survive an ill-fated expedition to conquer Florida, was born in Moorish-controlled southern Spain. A Birth in Moorish Spain Alvar Nuñez...

Taíno Caciques of Hispaniola and Columbus’ Men

The Taíno were all but erased from history within a generation of Columbus’ arrival; but before disease, violence, and slavery killed off the Taíno...