Articles related to "Hispanola"



Balboa: Spanish Explorer
The life, times and personal challenges of one of Spain's most famous explorers and conquistadors.
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The Farming of Bones
Rafael Trujillo wants a "white" Dominican Republic. Haitian migrant workers pay the price with their lives.
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Background of Columbus Day Celebrations
5th Avenue in NYC will today see again the Columbus Day Parade, organised by the Columbus Citizens Foundation since 1925. An overview of the reasons which lie behind it.
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Energy Resources
Where does our energy come from? This article, first in a series, introduces the different energy resources: nonrenewable, potentially renewable, and perpetual.
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Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
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Marie Laveau: Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
Marie Laveau used manipulation, Catholic teachings, and the rituals of a mysterious religion to become the most powerful and influential voodoo queen in New Orleans.
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