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Quetzalcoatl: A Feathered Serpent Deity of Mesoamerica
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In the heart of ancient Mesoamerica, amidst the vibrant cultures of the Aztecs, Mayans and other indigenous peoples, one deity held a central place in religious belief and cultural imagination: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.
Do You Know What Contemporary Country These Tribes Live In?
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There are over 370 million indigenous peoples out there in the world right now. From Navajo to Mohawk to Buryat to Maori, can you identify where all of these people call home? Get back to your roots and take the quiz!
How Aboriginal Australians Work
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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.
Indigenous Women Keep Vanishing on Canada's Highway of Tears
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Indigenous women have been going missing and been murdered along an infamous stretch of highway in British Columbia since the 1960s. But not much is being done to find them — or who killed them.
Wilma Mankiller, First Female Cherokee Nation Chief, Still Inspires Today
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Wilma Mankiller introduced a generation of people not just to Cherokee history but also to a model of Native women's leadership
Which Native American Nations Were the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
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In the 19th century, five Native American nations were given this title by the U.S. government because they adopted some of the practices of European Americans.
Why North Sentinel Island Is Barred to All Visitors
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After numerous attempts at peaceful contact, outsiders have learned the hard way that the people of North Sentinel Island just want to be left alone.
Sacred Pipes Mean Way More Than Peace for Native Americans
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Pipes have a long history for Native Americans, and they're still revered and powerful. Just please don't call them peace pipes.
How much do you know about the Age of Exploration?
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Do you remember what happened in 1492, when Columbus crossed the sea in the Nina, and the Pinta, and the mighty Santa Maria? Your history teacher sure hopes so. Of course, the indigenous people who were already living in the "New World" didn't think their lands were being newly "discovered" by the Europeans. Nevertheless, test your knowledge with this quiz!
Can You Pass This Australian General Knowledge Quiz?
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Australia is the massive mainland of the Australian continent, but how much do you know about it? Put your Australia knowledge to the test with this quiz!