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The Cacicazgo of Xaragua: The Zenith of Indigenous Caribbean Polities
The history of Xaragua, perhaps meaning Country of the Lakes, remains elusive. Despite its recognition by authorities such as Las Casas as the zenith of the Taino chiefdoms on Hispaniola, and perhaps in the entire Caribbean, we know little about it besides what the Spanish chronicles have described. Indeed, with the exception of Behechio and…
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Faites connaissance avec l’admin: Virginie Belony!
Introduction En 2013, j’ai lancé le blogue Haitian History on Tumblr (HHB) avec l’intention de créer une plateforme pour des discussions animées mais fondées sur la vaste littérature sur Haïti. L’objectif n’a jamais été de transformer ce blogue en un projet académique rigide, ni de couvrir tous les aspects de l’histoire d’Haïti. Cependant, au fil…
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Meet the Admin: Yves Hyppolite!
IntroductionIn 2013, I (Virginie) launched the Haitian History Blog on Tumblr with the intention of creating a platform for lively, yet scholarly-based discussions about Haiti. The goal was never to transform it into a rigid academic endeavor, nor to cover every facet of Haiti’s complex history. Over time, however, the blog evolved from its initial…
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Welcome to ‘La Nouvelle Ronde’
Welcome to ‘La Nouvelle Ronde’ a blog for discussions and the sharing of resources related to Haitian History.