Puerto Rico

Fray Íñigo Abbad y Lasierra and the First Recorded History of Puerto Rico in 1788

Fray Íñigo Abbad y Lasierra and the First Recorded History of Puerto Rico in 1788

February 7, 2020

While living in Puerto Rico he observed and recorded every day Puerto Rican life. Fray Íñigo Abbad...

A History of Puerto Rico from the Pre-Columbian Era to Today

A History of Puerto Rico from the Pre-Columbian Era to Today

February 7, 2020

The history of the island of Puerto Rico (Rich Port) before the arrival of Christopher Columbus is...

Meet the Farmers Reclaiming Puerto Rico’s Agricultural History

Meet the Farmers Reclaiming Puerto Rico’s Agricultural History

July 22, 2019

Residents in a rural Puerto Rican community are reviving a historic botanical garden to serve as an...

Puerto Rico Since the Spanish-American War

Puerto Rico Since the Spanish-American War

July 22, 2019

Ten moments to help better understand Puerto Rico. Introduction In January 2018, President Donald Trump made a...

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