Chapter
Taino Ancestry and Resistance in Puerto Rico
01:20 - 05:33 (04:12)
A discussion on the attempts to add Taino studies to classrooms and schools in Puerto Rico and the United States. The podcast also covers the existence of Taino communities and their resistance in the mountains alongside escaped slaves.
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In part three of the episode, Michael and Robert discuss Columbus becoming the hero and how he learns to walk a mile in another's pantaloons.
01:20 - 02:35 (01:14)
Summary
In part three of the episode, Michael and Robert discuss Columbus becoming the hero and how he learns to walk a mile in another's pantaloons. They also joke about the possibility of a Columbus movie with Bob Odenkirk playing the lead role.
ChapterTaino Ancestry and Resistance in Puerto Rico
EpisodePart Three: Christopher Columbus: Bringer of the Apocalypse
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Taino people have a lasting impact on Puerto Rico and although only a small percentage of the population identifies as having Taino ancestry, there are ongoing efforts to include Taino studies in classrooms and schools.
02:35 - 05:33 (02:57)
Summary
The Taino people have a lasting impact on Puerto Rico and although only a small percentage of the population identifies as having Taino ancestry, there are ongoing efforts to include Taino studies in classrooms and schools. There are also Taino communities that have continued to exist since first contact and still exist in Puerto Rico today.