[Many thanks to Michael O’Neal (Slavery, Smallholding and Tourism) for bringing this item to our attention.] “The Native people of Hispaniola were long believed to have died out. But a journalist’s search for their descendants turned up surprising results.” In this fascinating article, Robert M. Poole (contributing editor, Smithsonian Magazine) explores the vestiges of Taíno peoples and…
The Settle-Carlisle line is the most scenic rail route in England: a 73-mile trundle through the wide fells of Yorkshire and Cumbria. But it was only built because of dented pride.