Heritage
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Caral in Peru Uncovers the Americas’ Oldest Civilization
Predating the Olmecs and the Inca Empire, the ancient city of Caral in northern Peru reveals the origins of civilization…
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The Discovery of a 3,800-Year-Old Pre-Incan Water Cult in Peru
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered the skeletal remains of a forgotten pre-Incan water cult, shedding new light on the region's…
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Trinidad and Tobago Removes Columbus’s Ships From Coat of Arms Seeking Decolonization
Trinidad and Tobago is set to revise its national coat of arms for the first time since 1962, replacing colonial…
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Shipwreck of a Spanish Galleon in the Bahamas Fueled Rise of Caribbean Pirates
A new maritime study reveals how the 1656 wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas in the…
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Fresh Discoveries on Colombia’s Massive San José Shipwreck Treasures
Recent explorations of the 18th-century Spanish galleon San José, known as the "holy grail of shipwrecks," have uncovered new artifacts…
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Newly Discovered Similarities Between the Last Emperors of the Aztec and Inca Empires
Eduardo Matos Moctezuma's new book explores the lives and deaths of Moctezuma II and Atahualpa, drawing parallels between the two…
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Preserving Latin America’s Moroccan Jewish Heritage
The inaugural Sephardic Moroccan Jewish Latin American Forum in Essaouira highlighted the rich history and cultural connections between Moroccan Jews…
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The Intriguing Mystery of Hitler’s Alleged Final Resting Place in Paraguay
Argentine writer Abel Basti's investigation into the possible burial site of Adolf Hitler in Paraguay faces obstacles, fueling suspicions of…
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Guayusa Ritual as an Energizing Tradition in Ecuador’s Amazon
In the early hours before dawn, the Achuar community of Sharamentsa in the Ecuadorian Amazon engages in the ancient ritual…
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Restoring Peru’s Historical Treasure and Landmark of Independence
The Peruvian government has announced plans to restore the historic Punchauca Hacienda in Lima, where in 1821, a crucial meeting…
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