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Anything besides death and destruction?

Posted on June 16, 2017 by glcraig

When I was a kid, the Conquistadors were heroes. Glamorous in their shiny armor adorned with bright feathers and ladies’ lacy tokens, they were handsome lads intent on furthering the kingdoms of God and of Spain. Then, I got a … Continue reading →

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Lazy Woman’s History

Posted on May 1, 2013 by glcraig

My favorite way of consuming history is through novels. Yeah, it’s the lazy readers way. I do read non-fiction, too, but it’s so much more fun to have a cast of well-drawn characters move through the landscape with some well-researched … Continue reading →

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Conquistadors and Puebloans

Posted on December 20, 2012 by glcraig

Well, did the conquistadors bring anything besides death and destruction? Why, yes they did!  You can hardly blame the Europeans for all the diseases they brought, as devastating as they were to the native peoples. They didn’t know they were … Continue reading →

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Cave Dwellings at Bandelier

Posted on October 17, 2010 by glcraig

The first time I saw the cave dwellings at Bandelier National Monument, I wanted to move in. They’re small and cramped and probably cold in the winter, but they are set in a canyon that could be an American eden. … Continue reading →

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