History 4 min read
Cimarrones and Palenques: Slave Resistance in Cuba
The history of Cuban maroons who escaped slavery and built free communities called palenques in the mountains, forging a legacy of resistance.
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History 4 min read
Hatuey: the Taíno Chief Who Became Cuba's First National Hero
The story of Hatuey, the Taíno cacique who resisted Spanish conquest and was burned alive in 1512. Cuba's first national hero.
Culture 4 min read
La Cosa: The Secret Language That Reveals Cuba's Soul
When a Cuban asks '¿Cómo está la cosa?', they say everything while saying nothing. Discover the coded language that defines Cuban resilience.