Por Samantha Lafleur y Sophia Lopez, Communications, University of Calgary: Estudiantes e investigadores de UCalgary se unen a un grupo internacional que explora los efectos de la hipoxia en el cuerpo Estudiantes de la Escuela de Medicina Cumming en La Paz, Bolivia. Cortesía de Karina Almeida A menudo, se alienta a los estudiantes a llegar…
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“Mineral Narrative,” the mining history of Potosí | “Relato de mineral”, la historia minera de Potosí
By Fernando Chavez Vision 360: “Mineral Narrative,” a night tour through the mining history of Potosí The mineral rooms showcase a wide variety of samples, including silver and tin, which were essential to the economy during the colonial period. A guide explains the tour to a group of visitors. Photo: CNM A guided night tour…
Pirates decapitated in Potosí | Piratas decapitados en Potosí
Historia y Leyenda de la Villa Imperial de Potosí – Bolivia: “Did you know that four pirates were decapitated in the Plaza de la Villa Imperial de Potosí in 1596?” “The pirates, allies of the most feared and famous of the Caribbean pirates, the Englishman Francis Drake, were decapitated in the Plaza de la Villa…
Potosí 1773 | Mint House – Casa de la Moneda | 250 years – años
Jorge Manuel Soruco Ruiz, Vision 360: The Mint will release a commemorative piece for its 250th anniversary The coin was designed by students Limbert Martin Huanca Aguirre and Alex William Sánchez Huallpa. Municipal and departmental authorities approved the concept. PHOTO: FCBCB On one side is the facade of the National Mint Museum (CNM). On the…
Potosí: more inhabitants than London, Madrid or Paris | más habitantes que Londres, Madrid o Paris
Juan José Toro Montoya, El Potosi: Potosí had over 200,000 inhabitants during the colonial period The figures of 120,000 and 160,000 inhabitants from the censuses of Toledo and Nestares Marín were below the reality. It is frequently repeated that Potosí was one of the most populous cities in the world during the colonial period. This…
10 things you didn’t know about Potosí | 10 cosas que no sabías sobre Potosí
El Potosi: Some curious facts in this new anniversary of the Department of Potosí. As we commemorate this November 10th a new departmental civic anniversary of Potosí, we share with you some unknown, or little-known, data about the history of this legendary city, written by our content director, Juan José Toro: 1.- His name is…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 