The Dominican missionaries in Guatemala observed that the Indians were passionately fond of dancing and singing. The joyousness which originally existed in their nature or temperament has become extinct. The usual tenour of their lives seems to be accompanied by a quiet, subdued melancholy. It is not improbable that, as a consequence of several centuriesContinue reading “Mayan history”
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Nunnery Quadrangle
The main entrance to the nunnery is through a gateway placed in the centre of the southern part of the quadrangle. Upon each side of this entrance there are four chambers, and it is to be noticed, as an evidence of the conventual character of the building, that these are the only rooms that haveContinue reading “Nunnery Quadrangle”
Pyramid of the Magician
My first day at Uxmal was employed in making a rough survey of the land occupied by the ruins. One of the most important of these is that known as the Pyramid of the Dwarf (or Pyramid of the Magician). I examined it with particular attention for the purpose of studying the character of aContinue reading “Pyramid of the Magician”
Modern history of the ruins
It is considered that the ruins of Uxmal are, in extent and construction, the most important in Yucatan, and therefore, excepting in certain particulars, those at Palenque, the most remarkable in Central America and Mexico. The ground occupied by them is in length about six hundred yards. The width is slightly more than five hundred yards.Continue reading “Modern history of the ruins”
Additional research
Upon a review of the facts ascertained by the conquerors in the sixteenth century in Mexico and Guatemala, and by the Franciscan and Dominican missionaries in Yucatan and Chiapas, together with the researches made since that time by archeologists and explorers, it appears to be possible to form certain conclusions. The architectural and mechanical knowledge,Continue reading “Additional research”
Underwhelming Renewable Energy Investments by Trudeau’s Liberals
After nearly 10 years of the Harper government’s “all-in-approach” on fossil fuel development, the election of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals was seen as an exciting opportunity and step forward for the green economy in Canada. Expectations ran high as Trudeau emphasized balancing the economy and environment, with signature promises being made such as the phasing outContinue reading “Underwhelming Renewable Energy Investments by Trudeau’s Liberals”
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