The Indigenous Legacy in the Dominican Republic: The Enduring Impact of the Taíno People
While often overshadowed by the narrative of European colonization, the Dominican Republic holds a rich and complex history deeply rooted in its indigenous heritage. The Taíno people, who inhabited the island of Hispaniola (shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti) for centuries before the arrival of Christopher Columbus, left an indelible mark that continues to resonate in the culture, language, and even the DNA of modern-day Dominicans. A Brief Overview […]
