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giavaldesynegual

Jul 2, 20221 min read

Passion Flower 2022

Passion flower (Passiflora Incarnata) is a climbing vine with white and purple flowers that is native to the southeastern United States...

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giavaldesynegual

Feb 2, 20221 min read

Taino Chief Hatuey

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

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giavaldesynegual

Dec 12, 20215 min read

Ziryab - Cultural Icon

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...

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giavaldesynegual

Dec 7, 20213 min read

Antonio Maceo - Cuban Hero

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

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giavaldesynegual

Dec 5, 20211 min read

Maya Chocolate Pots

This beautiful vessel of which type has been commonly referred to as a “Chocolate Pot”, and which is described as a drinking cup for the...

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giavaldesynegual

Dec 2, 20212 min read

Cannabis Anesthesia

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

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giavaldesynegual

Dec 1, 20211 min read

Medicinal Plants - HIV/AIDS

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

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