The in-depth questioning of colonial narratives has continually yielded the names of new heroes in the emerging decolonized space, such as the case of Maximo Perez, whose actions were down played by British narratives as those of a Maya rebel. Oral accounts are now presenting a new view into the history of San Jose Nuevo […]
From the early 1950s until her passing in 2019, Meg Craig single handly collected and curated a vast collection of Belizean published books, stamps, coins, historical artefacts and photographs among other things. She did her best to organize these things in the hope that they could someday be of use for educating future generations of
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Joseph Palacio is a Garifuna Belizean anthropologist, who served as Belize’s Archaeological Commissioner from 1971-1976. A leading promoter of Garifuna language, history, and culture, he earned his PhD in Anthropology from the University of California-Berkeley in 1982. The 1979 photos in this collection form part of his extensive research.
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A long-established Q’eqchi village with predominantly subsistence agriculture, and some cacao cultivation. The date of these photographs are unknown. All
In 2005 the son of Eric King Alister made a progressive move and allowed the newly formed National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) to digitize his dad’s collection of vintage British Honduras photographs for public education purposes. This collection gives a rare look at some of the scenes of early 20th century life in
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Access501 intends to grow this section with support from community and sporting organizations to give a rich view of our sporting life from the past to the present. This first set of images come from the Museum of Belize ‘s 2005 exhibit Sports in Belize. All Belize Sports
Fr. Dick Pearl, sj who served in Belize for many decades with the Jesuits of Belize captured the celebrations of our Independence Day September 21st, 1981 with scenes mainly on Albert and Regent Streets. All 1981 Dick Pearl Collection
Santa Rita, a Maya archaeological reserve near Corozal Town, Belize, likely corresponds to the ancient Maya city known as Chetumal, according to historical evidence. Excavations reveal a rich history of habitation dating back to 2000-1200 BCE, with its peak significance during the Postclassic era and continued occupation even after the Spanish arrival. Positioned strategically to
Cerros, an Eastern Lowland Maya archaeological site in northern Belize, thrived from the Late Preclassic to the Postclassic period, reaching its peak during the Mesoamerican Late Preclassic with a population of approximately 1,089 people. Positioned strategically on a peninsula at the mouth of the New River, it served as a vital intermediary link between coastal
Lamanai, a significant Mesoamerican archaeological site in Belize’s Orange Walk District, derives its name from the Maya term meaning “submerged crocodile.” It boasts a rich history spanning over three millennia, from the Early Preclassic Maya period to the Spanish and British Colonial periods, remaining occupied well into the 17th century AD unlike many other Classic-period
