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A Guam Museum exhibition on Guam’s political development and hopes for the future. Take a virtual tour.

A collaboration to make archival materials like the Guam Recorder, available online. Explore the Micronesian Area Research Center collection here.

Learn how post war Guam rebuilds from the ashes. From Naval rule and resettlements to a booming tourist industry and steps in self-governance.

A Guampedia timeline of Micronesia and World Milestones. Take a journey through 4,000 years.

Read about and listen to a CHamoru/Chamorro religious tradition introduced over 300 years ago.

Read Dr. Hattori’s previously published essays and new Guampedia entries, and explore the photos from her book, Colonial Dis-Ease.

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Pathways
We now feature three direct Pathways to educational resources, the cultural and historical landscapes of the Marianas archipelago, and our wider region of Micronesia in the Western Pacific ocean. Our Pathways invite you to take a deep dive into these rich histories from an islander-centered perspective.
Guampedia’s Sections encompass the vast cultural landscapes of our islands’ more than 3,500 year human history. Not sure where to start? Each Section opens with an introduction to the subject (whether it’s Creative Expression, the Natural Environment, or entries on Marianas heritage and culture) and offers an array of relevant written entries, media, and pathways to more resources.
Our collections reflect the rich cultural landscapes of the 3,500 year human history of the Marianas and our sister islands throughout Micronesia. These collections feature islander centered resources. Each section offers a deeper dive into over 100 subject categories offering an array of written entries, relevant media and pathways to more resources.
Explore the breadth and depth of the people and the islands of the Western Pacific - MicrONEsia!
Creative Expressions
Traditional and contemporary arts and artisans.
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Learn about Our Heritage, discover inspiring e-publications, and explore our natural environments. Take a journey through indigenous lenses as we traverse the timeline, listen to voices of the past, and dive in to every resource made available to you on Guampedia.
Social Classes in Traditional CHamoru/Chamorro Society
The social ranking of individuals, whether by age, gender or social status, has always been
Angela Santos Palacios
Master Suruhåna Angela Santos Palacios has treated many individuals and is a well-known and well-sought
Regina Mafnas and Jesus Salas Terlaje
Master Suruhåna Tan Regina and Master Suruhånu Tun Jesus Terlaje have treated hundreds of individuals

Guam Women in Art
This speech was presented at Guampedia’s Chamorro Heritage Series, 5 December 2012, Latte

Jump Start Your Art
Jump Start Your Art: Marketing, Resources, and Guides. The Guam Council on the
Adriano Pangelinan
Adriano Baza Pangelinan (1940 – 2022) is considered one of Guam’s pioneers in
Manny Crisostomo
Multimedia photojournalist Manny Crisostomo (1958 – ) is a native of Guam and
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