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Haitian History : The First Spanish Settlement in the New World was near Caracol Haiti

Published October 20, 2012 3:19 AM Comments (2)

Pop Quiz: What is the connection between Caracol Haiti, Christopher Columbus, La Santa Maria, Cacique Guacanagaric, Caonabo and La Navidad? Sit back... Relax... and let me tell you...

Comparing Haiti to The Dominican Republic Part 2 - Fate or Racism?

Published August 20, 2012 8:32 AM Comments (6)

The New York Times published an article today comparing Haiti to the Dominican Republic.

The Island of Haiti - L'Ile D'Haiti - Who renamed it Hispaniola?

Published April 8, 2009 12:49 PM Comments (3)

Growing up in Haiti, you probably heard of "L'Ile D'Haiti" -- The Island of Haiti -- So how did the whole world end up calling the Island "Hispaniola"? Read this...