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La Historia Boricua - A History of Puerto Rico and her People

Roberto Gil Cancel Comas
Puerto Rico
Taíno
Caparra, Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Cristóbal Colón
San Juan Bautista
Juan Ponce De León
Spanish Empire
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Mujeres Taínas
Santo Domingo
Agüeybaná El Bravo
Isabella I Of Castile
Ferdinand II Of Aragon
Juan Garrido
España
Laws Of Burgos
Encomienda System
Caparra
Añasco

Puerto Rico tiene una historia compleja y dinámica y poca conocida. Este podcast busca dar la a conocer contando los orígenes de su cultura y las luchas de su gente. Exploremos los cuentos que llenan los siglos desde que los primeros pies humanos pisaron las playas de la isla de Borinquen hasta hoy día, tejiendo así una narrativa cronológica y coherente de cómo hemos llegado aquí. Cubriremos la so... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes37Foundeda year ago
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With the available labor force within the encomienda system dwindling, the colonizers look for workers from across the Atlantic, beginning one of the gravest crimes against humanity in history and transforming Puerto Rican demography and identity for... more

Con la mano de obra disponible dentro del sistema de encomienda decayendo los colonizadores buscan trabajadores desde el otro lado del Atlántico empezando uno de los crímenes más graves de la historia y transformando la demografía e identidad puertor... more

This month marks one year since I published the first episode of this podcast, and to celebrate, I'm sharing here this feed the latest bonus episode I made for our Patreon supporters. In this bonus episode, we continue our exploration of genetics, th... more

The integration of the colony in Puerto Rico into the Spanish Empire continued unabated despite the continued armed resistance of the Taíno population. Amidst the power struggles between different factions within the empire, the Spanish Crown attempt... more

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Host of La Historia Boricua; guide through the series; researcher with a focus on Puerto Rican history and diasporic dialogue

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • A deep history known by few

    Many people, myself included, have a tendency to barely consider. It is a place that held the keys of power for a huge portion of the world. This podcast tells the story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCMN
    United States2 months ago
  • Gracias

    Me encantan los domingos disfrutando de un café, mi mujer y un buen podcast como el tuyo. Gracias y saludos

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    5
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    United States6 months ago
  • Preparación para PR

    Gracias por tu gran trabajo. Im learning so much!

    I request an episode on indigenous ecological wisdom 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    halloweenie23
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent!

    It's so awesome to have a podcast about PR history, and the host is knowledgeable and well spoken. Also goes through the extra effort of releasing the episode in both languages, for our expat brothers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edu021
    New Zealand10 months ago
  • Fascinating!

    I’m learning so much. I appreciate the perspective here so much.

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    5
    Carefulthewish
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's thorough overview of Puerto Rican history and the bilingual accessibility.
Viewers value the narrative style and the connection between historical events and contemporary memory.
The show is praised for its scholarly yet accessible treatment of Indigenous and colonial topics.

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What is La Historia Boricua about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A historically focused show that guides listeners through Puerto Rico's past from pre-Columbian Taíno society through colonial era, independence movements, and the modern diaspora. Episodes blend archival sources, narrative storytelling, and scholarly commentary to illuminate how conquest, resistance, culture, and memory shaped Puerto Rican identity. Notable strengths include a consistent host presence, bilingual accessibility, and a curatorial approach that connects ancient events to contemporary memory and diasporic dialogue. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep historical narratives, cultural context, and debates around colonialism and national identity, with strong relevance for educators, researchers, and PR professionals ... more

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