In this blog, we focus on Nicaragua which declared its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821, along with most of Central American countries. Nicaragua did not become truly independent until 1838. However, it was plagued with division and civil… Read More

In this blog we focus on Honduras which declared its independence from Spain on September 15, 1821. After the declaration there we opposing forces for unity in the region. Mexico wanted all of Central America to be part of the… Read More

There are six African countries known as Lusophone Africa, in which the Portuguese language is an official language: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe. Angola is the largest and might have the most difficult history. Angola 200… Read More

In continuation of our previous 2 Hispanic Heritage blogs, we investigate currency used in Guatemala which declared its independence from Spain in September 1821 along with many other Central American countries. Like many other countries that declared independence in 1821,… Read More

Where is Aldabra? What is Aldabra? Didn’t Harry Potter use Aldabra in a spell he cast? Aldabra is actually an atoll north of Madagascar that is at the southern edge of the Seychelles. However, it is not a country. It… Read More