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L'Ile d'Haiti / Island of Haiti - Who renamed it Hispaniola? Shocking Discovery...

Growing up in Haiti, you probably heard of l'Ile d'Haiti. The whole island was called "The Island of Haiti". So how exactly did the name change from "Island of Haiti" to "Hispaniola"? more »

April 8, 2009 12:49 PM

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

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... more »

October 20, 2012 3:19 AM

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

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

August 20, 2012 8:32 AM

History of Haiti - Who were the first haitians?

How well do you know Haitian history? more »

April 26, 2002 12:07 AM