Silver, Sword, and Stone

Silver, Sword, and Stone

Constant Wonder

Three Key Forces That Shaped Latin America

Episode: Three Key Forces That Shaped Latin America

  • Jun 3, 2021 6:00 pm
  • 43:07 mins

Three symbols of the development of Latin America: silver, representing the rich mining tradition throughout the land; sword, referring to wars and violence that shaped the political landscape; and stone, illustrating religious fervor and devotion. Guest: Marie Arana, author of "Silver, Sword, and Stone: Three Crucibles in the Latin American Story"