In 1511, after about a decade of armed resistance against the Spanish on the island of Hispaniola, the Indigenous Taino Chief Hatuey and...

The ancient Chinese, being the earliest adopters of the hemp plant for food, medicine and clothing, also used it in their art. This...

The amazing, therapeutic properties of undyed wool were known as far back as 7000 years ago in Asia and ancient Egypt. In a study of the...

The Early Life of Ziryab A cultural icon of Iraqi/Persian origin named Abu l-Hasan 'Ali Ibn Nafi (c. 789 - 857 AD) was a true genius and...

Doctors have long reported that drinking teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes; encourage weight loss; lower...

Lt. Gen. José Antonio de la Caridad Maceo y Grajales (June 14, 1845 - December 7, 1896), known as the “Bronze Titan” - an allusion to...

The Mayan Goddess Ix Chel was the Goddess of the Moon, female cycles, weaving and the guardian of midwives, fertility, and childbirth....

The Chinese physician, master of acupuncture, and surgeon Hua Tuo (circa 140 - 208 AD) is recorded as the first surgeon to use...

Today is World AIDS Day 2021. The world has made significant progress against HIV/AIDS. Global deaths from AIDS have halved over the past...

“Discovery of the Caribbean” - 1940 Artist Credit: Cuban artist Mario Carreño - (1913 - 1999) Native Taino woman holding #guamo,...