History plays a large part in forming the landscape of every nation, both geographically and culturally. Every ethnic group that spends time on a piece of land will leave its mark, just like an earthquake or hurricane leaves evidence of activity. In that light, stories are told and retold from generation to generation; stories about the people, the land, and the sea. For historians it is the folktales that teach the most about cultural and spiritual traditions. Ancient artifacts play a role as well, but often experts are left guessing. It is the folklore that always tells the real story. . . . → Read More: The Tradition of Jamaican Storytelling