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Updated May 28, 2025
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1763 Monument in Georgetown, Guyana.

The Berbice Rebellion of 1763 Ended With a Letter

The enslaved population of this former Dutch colony had control of the island for the better part of a year. Their decision to offer peaceful surrender to colonists backfired spectacularly.
by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura
During grueling, 12-hour shifts, miners clear large stones from sediment before flooding the area and then pumping the water through filters in search of diamonds.

Inside the Dangerous, 'Wild West' World of Guyana's Pork-Knockers

Deep in the country's interior, the global gold and diamond trade begins with back-breaking labor, environmental destruction, and uncertain profits.
by Emiliano Ruprah, Atlas Obscura

Found: An Electric Blue Tarantula and More Than 30 Other New Species

A rich month of species-finding in the Guyana rain forest.
by Vittoria Traverso, Atlas Obscura
Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
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