The Kalinagos and Tainos, indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, practiced cranial shaping, where they flattened their babies' foreheads, as a form of body modification. This practice was often seen as a sign of beauty and social status within their cultures. The flattening was typically achieved by binding the infant's head between two boards or using cloths, and it was believed to enhance the child's appearance and ensure acceptance within the community. Such practices reflect the cultural values and beliefs surrounding aesthetics and identity in these societies.
to get away from the kalinagos
tianos
Spanish Town
The evidence that shows Columbus was a poor administrator because he did not no how to control his crew o the ship at a moderate level also he shown a poor conducting skill among the tianos .
Ethiopia
I think English speaking people claim to have discoveredJamaica which was already inhabited by indigenous Taino Indians. Christopher Columbus said it was one of the most beautiful places he had seen before the people were enslaved by those that discovered them.