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The Taíno World: Power, Family, and the Language of the Ancestors | Caribbean History Documentary

The Taíno World: Power, Family, and the Language of the Ancestors | Caribbean History Documentary

Update: 2025-08-17
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Step deep into the living heartbeat of the Taíno civilization as we explore their social hierarchy, family bonds, and the language that carried their history across generations. From the powerful caciques who led their communities to the sacred role of women in agriculture and ritual life, this episode uncovers the human structure behind one of the Caribbean’s most influential indigenous cultures. Journey through the meaning of words that named islands, rivers, and gods, and witness how oral traditions preserved identity even in the face of colonial upheaval. Told through immersive first-person storytelling, expert interviews, and archaeological insight, this is the untold story of the Taíno on Hispaniola, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica.
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The Taíno World: Power, Family, and the Language of the Ancestors | Caribbean History Documentary

The Taíno World: Power, Family, and the Language of the Ancestors | Caribbean History Documentary

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