The Taíno World: Farming, Trade, and the Sacred Spirits | Caribbean History Documentary

Episode 3 August 18, 2025 00:07:25
The Taíno World: Farming, Trade, and the Sacred Spirits | Caribbean History Documentary
History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
The Taíno World: Farming, Trade, and the Sacred Spirits | Caribbean History Documentary

Aug 18 2025 | 00:07:25

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Show Notes

From the fertile conucos of Hispaniola to the vast canoe routes linking Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, Episode 3 of The Taíno World: Society and Spirituality immerses you in the agricultural genius, far-reaching trade networks, and deeply rooted spiritual life of the Taíno people. Learn how they fed their communities, forged alliances across the sea, and honored the spirits who shaped their destiny. Told in a vivid Smithsonian-style narrative, this is a journey into the living heart of the Caribbean’s first great civilization.

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