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95Why the Native Americans ultimately lost America
HOW GODS OF WAR PAVED THE TRAIL OF TEARS. Centuries without exposure to war or epidemic diseases led to the developmental inequalities which caused the downfall and conquest of the Native American Indians at the hands of the European settlers....
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86Otavalo Indians of Ecuador and the Path of Globalization, Part 1 of 3: Introduction
The Otavalos are one of the most prosperous indigenous groups in the Americas, and are well-known throughout the world. They've embraced globalization without losing their cultural roots, and this article introduces them.
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80Brain surgery in ancient Peru, the Incas and the Tumi!
Blog about neurosurgeon William Scoville and two of his patients, written by the son of one of those patients. Mention of the brain surgeries used in ancient Peru and the surgery tools they used.
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81Native Americans in Western Novels
I did not discover the part of my heritage that is Native American until the mid-1990s. There had been some vague references during my early childhood to one of my...
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86Coca: sacred leaf of the Incas!
Talks about the coca plant and the diverse products that are now available, like tea, cream, extracts, powder and liquor. Also mentions the chewing of the coca leaf to reduce pain from hungr and to give strength and endurance. Shows the variety of coca products and gifts currently available.
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80History of the First Nations
For thousands of years, the First Nations existed independent of the rest of the world. There is evidence that visitors arrived from Asia, Africa and by the Vikings before the Europeans arrived. But since 1492, the world of the First Nations changed forever. For many it was the road to genocide and extinction.
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66PEANUTS-MORE THAN MEAT
An apple a day may keep the doctor away and carrots may be good for your eyes but the faithful old peanut contains larger quantities of antioxidants than both of these. Classified by most as a nut, the peanut is actually a legume (beans, lentils)....
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76Beyond Machu Picchu: The Peruvian Jungle
Standing in lofty Machu Picchu in the Peruvian Andes, where the air is thin and chilly, it’s a bit difficult to imagine that a jungle wilderness is not far away. But you have to consider the distance not in terms of how far the crow flies, but in how far the crow descends. The region along the Urubamba River downstream from Machu Picchu is quiet and fairly accessible. If you descend by road from Ollantaytambo, you will see that the vegetation becomes greener and thicker as the air gets warmer an
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79BEST PLACES TO VISIT ON LAKE TITICACA IN BOLIVIA
Lake Titicaca's natural beauty, extreme altitude, and interesting native culture make it an outstanding destination for South American travelers. Here is the information you need to explore the Titicaca...
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79Native American Nations in Peru & Bolivia - Inca Civilizations
The Incas have influenced a large sector of the middle portion of South America, including other native nations. All of their secrets have not yet been dicovered. Here are some of them.
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