Spotlight
Venezuela: A Country Where History, Tradition, And Culture Lives On
When the Spanish first arrived in Venezuela in the late fifteenth century, indigenous people belonging to three main ethnolinguistic groups inhabited the region: the Cariban, Arawak, and Chibcha. Today, Venezuela is composed primarily of mestizos (mixed races), with a very small pure Indian population, a notable populace of Caucasians (mostly from Europe), as well as Africans.
Is Venezuela Ruled By A Communist Dictator?
Dear Sticky Wicket,
Why is there such a close relationship between Cuba and Venezuela? Is it because they are both under the rule of communist dictators?
~Geopolitical Watcher from Georgia
The Surprisingly European Cuisine Of Venezuela
The cuisine of Venezuela could be called a lesson in migration and conquest. The country’s culinary influences include Europe, Africa, and the native Indian population, such as Pasticho, the Venezuelan form of Lasagna.
Simon Bolivar, 18th Century Revolutionist, Military, And Political Leader
As it is with most who achieve greatness, Simon Bolivar’s life was marked by soaring successes and heavy losses. According to biographer Scott S. Smith, Bolivar is one of the most powerful figures in the world’s political history, yet his name, barely known outside of the six nations he liberated, is still celebrated and beloved.
History Of Cuban Food American Style
Cuba is the first and last Spanish colony in the Caribbean so it makes sense that Cuban food would certainly have a strong Spanish influence. In fact, many of the Cuban dishes we eat today have roots in the Spanish region of Andalucia.
Who Is The Cuban Mafia In Miami?
Dear Sticky Wicket,
Are the majority of Cuban Americans affiliated with the Cuban Mafia in Miami? If not, how do those who are not part of the Mafia survive in that environment?
~Sam in Los Angeles
Dear Sam
Dr. Pedro Jose Greer: Healing Bodies And Souls
The mudflats along I-395 in Miami are not for the faint of heart. But for Dr. Pedro José Greer Jr. that is exactly where he belongs. Dr. Joe, as he is known to his patients, has spent his entire medical career treating the homeless and poor of Miami and he gives no indication that he is ready to give it up any time soon. He has made two major contributions to the city of Miami. But in the process, he has made tens of thousands of small ones.
Cuban Culture In America
Like all ethnic groups in America, Cuban Americans experience the same problems as any other group, including teen pregnancy, youth incarceration, and substance abuse. With Miami being the most prominent home base for Cubans when they come to America, or where many have settled for years, it is a melting pot that offers both the good and the bad, issues ranging from cultural problems to the importance of keeping the culture alive.
Goulash: The National Food Of Hungary
In order to really understand and experience a country you must first take a bite of its food. Indeed, learning more about the culture with every bite. Such is the case in Hungary where the national food is goulash.
The name goulash actually originates from the Hungarian word gulyás and simply means a cattle stockman or herdsman. A traditional Hungarian food dating back 300 years to when poor shepherds and herdsmen cooked their food or goulash, in cast-iron kettles over an open fire in the fields.
The Silent Booster for Vitamin C: Albert von Szent –Gyorgyi
Before the start of World War I, Hungarian Albert von Szent-Gyorgyi worked alongside his uncle, a famous professor at the University of Budapest in 1911. During that time, Szent-Gyorgyi developed a passion for research and expressed an interest in continuing his studies at the university.
