8 articles tagged with indigenous history
As someone who typically finds herself documenting the intricate ecosystems of rainforests, pivoting to explore the historical layers of Dover, New Hampshire might seem unexpected. Yet the ecological and cultural stories embedded in this colonial settlement—one of America's oldest—offer fascinating...
There's something about vast, open landscapes that speaks to the soul of a long-haul driver like me. Maybe that's why standing before Uluru for the first time felt strangely familiar, despite being half a world away from my usual routes...
The plains of southwestern Oklahoma aren't typically on most travelers' radar, but as someone who's spent decades peeling back historical layers in unexpected places, I've found that Lawton offers a fascinating convergence of American military heritage, Indigenous history, and contemporary...
The cobblestone streets of Old Montreal have witnessed over three centuries of history, yet most visitors barely scratch the surface of this historic district's rich past. Having spent years documenting remote cultures across the northern reaches of our continent, I've...
When most travelers hear 'Arecibo,' they immediately think of the iconic observatory that graced countless science documentaries and even appeared in films like *Contact* and *GoldenEye*. But as someone who's spent decades exploring the intersection of natural wonders and human...
Standing at the confluence of the Ohio River and history, Evansville presents a fascinating paradox. While this Southern Indiana city might not feature on typical travel itineraries, its historical layers unfold like the pages of a well-worn atlas—each corner revealing...
The name 'Guantánamo' often conjures images of a controversial naval base, but this easternmost Cuban province holds natural and cultural treasures that remain largely unexplored by international travelers. As someone who's spent decades studying how humans interact with landscapes across...
Standing beneath the expansive wings of historic aircraft, I found myself contemplating the curious intersection of human innovation and ecological impact. Dayton, Ohio—birthplace of aviation—might seem an unusual destination for a wildlife biologist accustomed to tropical canopies and island ecosystems....
