Converting the primitive harbour that the first French settlers knew into a civilized port, was no mean achievement for Mahé de La Bourdonnais. That metamorphosis was the result of the joint efforts of European sailors, Lascar[...]
Le Morne Cultural Landscape
Le Morne Cultural Landscape, a rugged mountain that juts into the Indian Ocean in the southwest of Mauritius was used as a shelter by runaway slaves, maroons, through the 18th and early years of the[...]
In the year 67 BC, Pompey launched an expedition against the peiratês of Greece and Asia Minor. The word pirate therefore comes from the Greek. Pirates are in fact bandits who roam the seas to attack, steal, plunder and[...]
The history of slavery in Mauritius is a complex and painful chapter in the island's past. It is deeply rooted in the colonization of the island by various European powers and has left a lasting impact on the economy, society, and culture of[...]
Part 1: Early Settlement and Colonial Rivalry
Prehistoric Period: Before the arrival of humans, Mauritius was uninhabited. Fossil evidence suggests that the island was once home to unique species of giant tortoises and[...]