Tag Archives: Dominican Republic

The posthumous travels of Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus may have been a great explorer in life, but he continued to travel long after his death. Initially buried in Spain his … Continue reading

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Dominican Republic: Amber – Gem or Jurassic link

Author Michael Crichton based his original Jurassic Park novel on the premise that DNA was obtained from Dinosaur blood in a fossilized mosquito. Given … Continue reading

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Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo –– Birth of equality

Founded in 1496, Santo Domingo is the main port and capital of the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. It is the oldest continuous … Continue reading

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Caribbean – Introducing the Dominican Republic

The impact of three cultures is revealed in this feature introducing the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. During our exploration of the island … Continue reading

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