Aztec Tribal Piercings – Aztec Nose Rings, Lip Plugs & Ear Spools
Aztec tribal piercings included ear spools, nose rings & lip plugs. As with Aztec clothing, the significance of Aztec body piercing was more than...
Aztec Body Art – Tattoos, Body Painting, War Paint & Aztec Makeup
An examination of Aztec body art for decorative, religious & military purposes, including the role of tattoos, body paint & the makeup used by...
A Brief History of the Caribbean Region
Traces the development of the region from discovery by Christopher Columbus to independence of the nations from Colonial rule. Examines the impact the varying...
Inca Timeline – Chronology of the Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire
The Inca timeline can be traced back to 1200 A.D., at which point the Inca tribe moved into the Cusco region. The Empire began...
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...
Aztec Jaguar Warrior and Eagle Warrior Knights
Aztec Jaguar Warrior & Eagle Warrior knights were part of the Aztec military elite societies, veteran Aztec warriors who had captured at least four...
Inca Battle Tactics Versus Spanish Conquistadors
Inca battle tactics on open ground had proved to be highly effective against other competing civilizations in the pre-Columbian period. The arrival of the...
What Happened to Eva Peron’s Body?
Many people have seen the movie Evita which chronicles Eva Peron’s rise to power in Argentina. However, the movie ends just as things really...
Role of Women in Latin America
Latin America was becoming a more modern society by 1900. Women were soon taking small steps towards independence and liberation from constraints.
Between the end...
God, Glory and Gold – The Motivation of the Spanish Conquistadors
What motivated the Spanish Conquistadors is often neatly broken down into three basic factors: God, glory and gold. While it is hard to fault...