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The Human Obsession with Gold
The mad rush for gold has transformed once remote areas of South America and Asia into boomtowns, but the price of getting it has gone beyond digging holes in the ground.
the human obsession with gold • spanish conquistadores • hernan cortes • the peruvian andes • la rinconada
The mad rush for gold has transformed once remote areas of South America and Asia into boomtowns, but the price of getting it has gone beyond digging holes in the ground.
the human obsession with gold • spanish conquistadores • hernan cortes • the peruvian andes • la rinconada
A History of the Potosi Mines in Bolivia
From Inca legend to Spanish conquistadores, through years of slavery to incredible wealth, here is a brief history of the Potosi mines up until the present day.
history of potosi mines • history of cerro rico bolivia • slavery spanish colonization • spanish conquistadores bolovia mines • mining in potosi bolivia
From Inca legend to Spanish conquistadores, through years of slavery to incredible wealth, here is a brief history of the Potosi mines up until the present day.
history of potosi mines • history of cerro rico bolivia • slavery spanish colonization • spanish conquistadores bolovia mines • mining in potosi bolivia
Beautiful America: Turquoise Trail
Get off the highway and take the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway to see unspoilt New Mexico. It is one of southwest America's most scenic drives
turquoise trail • new mexico • albuquerque • santa fe • scenic
Get off the highway and take the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway to see unspoilt New Mexico. It is one of southwest America's most scenic drives
turquoise trail • new mexico • albuquerque • santa fe • scenic
A Gem Found in the Southern Yucatan Peninsula
Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, far from Cancún, travelers can find relaxation and adventure at Rancho Encantado where warm, azure, healing waters lap at the shore
southern yucatan peninsula • laguna bacalar • rancho encantado • eco-resort • retreat center
Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, far from Cancún, travelers can find relaxation and adventure at Rancho Encantado where warm, azure, healing waters lap at the shore
southern yucatan peninsula • laguna bacalar • rancho encantado • eco-resort • retreat center
Mexico City Off the Beaten Path
Tlatelolco, Tlalpan and the National Autonomous University of Mexico offer cultural explosions and a taste of Mexico City food heaven.
mexico city • what mexico city visitors do • mexico city spots • off the beaten path mexico city • tlatelolco
Tlatelolco, Tlalpan and the National Autonomous University of Mexico offer cultural explosions and a taste of Mexico City food heaven.
mexico city • what mexico city visitors do • mexico city spots • off the beaten path mexico city • tlatelolco
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.
jade • nephrite • jadeite • imperial jade
ONE NAME: TWO GEMS describes nephrite and jadeite, the two minerals commonly known as jade.
jade • nephrite • jadeite • imperial jade
Onza, Mystery Mexican Big Cat
While some cryptozoologists want the onza recognized as a third species of Latin American big cats, and not a jaguar or a puma; other people think it is a mere myth.
mystery big cat • onza • cryptozoology • paranormal • mutants
While some cryptozoologists want the onza recognized as a third species of Latin American big cats, and not a jaguar or a puma; other people think it is a mere myth.
mystery big cat • onza • cryptozoology • paranormal • mutants
Outdoor Sites in Western Mexico
Western Mexico's mountains, volcanoes, caves, canyons, tropical jungle and unique pyramids will appeal to hikers, campers, photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
western mexico outdoors • hiking camping guadalajara mexico • photography mexico guadalajara • beaches jungle mountains mexico • canyons hot springs volcanoes mexico
Western Mexico's mountains, volcanoes, caves, canyons, tropical jungle and unique pyramids will appeal to hikers, campers, photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
western mexico outdoors • hiking camping guadalajara mexico • photography mexico guadalajara • beaches jungle mountains mexico • canyons hot springs volcanoes mexico
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.)
Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.
potatoes (solanum tuberosum l.) • carotenoids • flavonoids • homocysteine • kukoamines
Once believed as "novelty", "poisonous", and a "dieter's adversary", it has become a staple and the leading vegetable crop worldwide.
potatoes (solanum tuberosum l.) • carotenoids • flavonoids • homocysteine • kukoamines
The Frietmuseum in Bruges
The humble potato has finally come of age and is being celebrated in an original new museum dedicated to the potato fry in the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium.
the frietmuseun in bruges • museums in bruges • the history of the potato • attractions in belgium • the history of the fry
The humble potato has finally come of age and is being celebrated in an original new museum dedicated to the potato fry in the medieval city of Bruges in Belgium.
the frietmuseun in bruges • museums in bruges • the history of the potato • attractions in belgium • the history of the fry
The Tomato: A World Traveler
An interesting aside in transportation history is the capability of transportation technologies to achieve dissemination of various species.
tomato • columbian exchange • transportation • dissemination • aztecs
An interesting aside in transportation history is the capability of transportation technologies to achieve dissemination of various species.
tomato • columbian exchange • transportation • dissemination • aztecs
Definition and Location of What is Latin America
Latin American history, Latin American geography and Latin American languages all contribute to a definition of what Latin America is. Here is an overview.
what is latin america • latin america definition • latin american countries • latin america language • where is latin america
Latin American history, Latin American geography and Latin American languages all contribute to a definition of what Latin America is. Here is an overview.
what is latin america • latin america definition • latin american countries • latin america language • where is latin america
Folklore One - Anthropology Zero
Perhaps the title should be Folklore Won but that would be pushing my luck a bit. There is a saying to the effect that something believed is something. Something known is so what. This tale should be of concern to specialists in the humanities who were trained to deal with the arcane; it is people that they seem to have difficulty understanding even though anthropology by its root is supposed to be about finding out more about people. This is especially relevant when dealing with oral history that dates back a millenium as if it were yesterday.
kon tiki • peru • inca • before the inca • callao
Perhaps the title should be Folklore Won but that would be pushing my luck a bit. There is a saying to the effect that something believed is something. Something known is so what. This tale should be of concern to specialists in the humanities who were trained to deal with the arcane; it is people that they seem to have difficulty understanding even though anthropology by its root is supposed to be about finding out more about people. This is especially relevant when dealing with oral history that dates back a millenium as if it were yesterday.
kon tiki • peru • inca • before the inca • callao
Human Sacrifice in Aztec Culture
Although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars, human sacrifice played an important role in Aztec religion and culture.
human sacrifice in aztec culture • aztecs human sacrifice • background • human sacrifice • great pyramid tecohtitlan
Although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars, human sacrifice played an important role in Aztec religion and culture.
human sacrifice in aztec culture • aztecs human sacrifice • background • human sacrifice • great pyramid tecohtitlan
Inca Weapons and Warriors
The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.
inca weapons • inca warriors • inca weaponry • inca civilization • ancient weaponry
The Inca civilization dominated South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. Here is an overview of the weapons Inca warriors wielded in battle.
inca weapons • inca warriors • inca weaponry • inca civilization • ancient weaponry
THE HISTORY OF RODEO
From the its early beginnings in the early Spanish American 1700s to the American West cowboy of the 1800's to today's highly competitive rodeo circuit, cowboys wow the public with feats of remarkable athletic abilities, utilizing skills learned out of necessity.
rodeo • cowboys • circuit • history • prca
From the its early beginnings in the early Spanish American 1700s to the American West cowboy of the 1800's to today's highly competitive rodeo circuit, cowboys wow the public with feats of remarkable athletic abilities, utilizing skills learned out of necessity.
rodeo • cowboys • circuit • history • prca
"The Days of the Dead"
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
Listen! What are those sounds? Why it's just some "Calaveras" coming to visit! Learn how one culture honors the memories of those who have died with a very special holiday.
days of the dead • mexican holidays • dios de los muertos • calaveras • skulls
High-Tech Kon-Tiki
In 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and a small crew spent 101 days on a balsa raft and sailed approximately 4,000 miles to a remote island in the Tuamotus, part of French Polynesia.
thor heyerdahl • kon-tiki museum • tahiti • pacific ocean • balsa
In 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and a small crew spent 101 days on a balsa raft and sailed approximately 4,000 miles to a remote island in the Tuamotus, part of French Polynesia.
thor heyerdahl • kon-tiki museum • tahiti • pacific ocean • balsa
Ritual or Diet – Aztec Cannibalism Debate
Aztec human sacrifice is a well known aspect of the Aztec civilization. But was this only to honor the Aztec Gods or was Aztec cannibalism a supplement to Aztec food?
aztec cannibalism • aztec human sacrifice • aztec food • aztec diet • human sacrifice
Aztec human sacrifice is a well known aspect of the Aztec civilization. But was this only to honor the Aztec Gods or was Aztec cannibalism a supplement to Aztec food?
aztec cannibalism • aztec human sacrifice • aztec food • aztec diet • human sacrifice
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