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OK, you guys know I am a history geek, given that I teach the subject for a living. Even so, I don't claim to know everything, and am always learning something new. That is especially true about the Caribbean region, which is often overlooked by most folks in their study of history.

Now we all know that the Caribbean was an area in which much piracy took place, but did you know that it was also a vital naval front during both the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars (including , for we Americans, the War of 1812)? The British and the French fought any number of naval battles in the region, and many of the islands changed hands repeatedly.

This helps explain the varied culture of the region, with its Spanish, French, Dutch, and British influences combined with both native and African cultures as well. And while most of the people of the region are Christian, there is also an interesting mix of religions that includes not only Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism, but also various Afro-Caribbean Creolized religions, including Rastafarianism.

Yes, the Caribbean is a very interesting place to study -- and to travel.

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