Dive a little deeper into the rich history of Haiti
Presenting well researched articles about some of the obscurities, traditions and history of Haiti. Topics that interest me enough to further research with the goal in mind of compiling this information together into a post that you can take something away from.
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Sister Islands: Haiti and Jamaica — Bound by Fr...
Before they were called Haiti and Jamaica, they were known as Ayiti — the sacred highlands — and Xaymaca — the land of wood and water. Two islands, shaped by...
Sister Islands: Haiti and Jamaica — Bound by Fr...
Before they were called Haiti and Jamaica, they were known as Ayiti — the sacred highlands — and Xaymaca — the land of wood and water. Two islands, shaped by...
7 Festive Haitian Traditions to Celebrate All Y...
Haitian traditions are more than celebrations—they’re living stories of freedom, family, and faith. From Marie Claire Heureuse’s nourishing Soup Joumou to the colorful rhythms of Kanaval and the sacred remembrance...
7 Festive Haitian Traditions to Celebrate All Y...
Haitian traditions are more than celebrations—they’re living stories of freedom, family, and faith. From Marie Claire Heureuse’s nourishing Soup Joumou to the colorful rhythms of Kanaval and the sacred remembrance...
6 Fascinating Facts About the Citadelle Laferri...
High above the clouds of northern Haiti stands the Citadelle Laferrière, a fortress built by the free, for the free. Rising more than 3,000 feet above sea level, it was...
6 Fascinating Facts About the Citadelle Laferri...
High above the clouds of northern Haiti stands the Citadelle Laferrière, a fortress built by the free, for the free. Rising more than 3,000 feet above sea level, it was...
Ayiti Tomás: The Sacred Highlands — The Name Th...
Long before Haiti became known to the world, the island was called Ayiti Tomás — the Sacred Highlands. This ancient Taíno name, meaning “land of high mountains,” reflected the deep...
Ayiti Tomás: The Sacred Highlands — The Name Th...
Long before Haiti became known to the world, the island was called Ayiti Tomás — the Sacred Highlands. This ancient Taíno name, meaning “land of high mountains,” reflected the deep...
Faustin I and the Second Empire of Haiti: Betwe...
Discover the untold story of Emperor Faustin I (Faustin Soulouque) and the Second Empire of Haiti (1849–1859) — a decade that reshaped Haitian identity through power, culture, and pride. Often...
Faustin I and the Second Empire of Haiti: Betwe...
Discover the untold story of Emperor Faustin I (Faustin Soulouque) and the Second Empire of Haiti (1849–1859) — a decade that reshaped Haitian identity through power, culture, and pride. Often...
La Gazette Royale: The Printed Voice of Haiti’s...
La Gazette Royale d’Hayti was more than a royal newspaper—it was the printed voice of Haiti’s first Black monarchy. Published under King Henri Christophe in the early 1800s, this historic...
La Gazette Royale: The Printed Voice of Haiti’s...
La Gazette Royale d’Hayti was more than a royal newspaper—it was the printed voice of Haiti’s first Black monarchy. Published under King Henri Christophe in the early 1800s, this historic...