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Inca Civilization
The Inca civilization flourished in ancient Peru between c. 1400...
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Quetzalcóatl
Quetzalcóatl (pron. Quet-zal-co-at) or 'Plumed Serpent' was one...
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Aztec Civilization
The Aztec Empire (c. 1345-1521) covered at its greatest extent...
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Juan Ponce de León
Juan Ponce de León (1474-1521) was a Spanish conquistador who led...
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Pirate Clothing in the Golden Age of Piracy
Pirates have gained a reputation for wearing bright and distinctive...
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The Mayan Pantheon: The Many Gods of the Maya
The pantheon of the Maya is a vast collection of deities worshipped...
