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CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAN HISTORY
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The first inhabitants of South America were probably descendants of Asians who crossed the Bering Strait in prehistoric times. Take a trip below the equator and learn all about South America and its nations and people. More »
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Central American History provides facts about the history of the countries and culture in Central America. Explore Central America, its cultures, ideas and important people in this channel.
Explorers came to this "New World" from many different places. Learn about the explorers who came to these lands and the legacies they left behind them.
From Brazil to Peru and everywhere in between, learn about the diverse cultures, leaders and events that played significant roles in South American history.
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