Culture
Kalimán; from the radio to the collective imagination
A determined vigilante, skilled by training and powerful by nature, he is Kalimán, a paladin who travels around the world fighting against evildoers and criminals.
Culture
There is a wide range of regional traditions within Mexico's dominant culture, which is influenced by a mix of indigenous and Spanish practices. Many of the things that people think of when they hear "Mexican" really originate in specific parts of the country.
Culture
Carved stela could mark the passage of time: The monument 32 of the ancient Huastec city of Tamtoc
Monument 32 of the city of Tamtoc, in San Luis Potosi, is a unique piece in the region. Its message remains hidden. Get to know more.
Culture
In Search of Shamans: Rituals Performed in the Sierra of Sonora
Find out how shamans modernize cures and broaden their spectrum of deities and incorporate Santa Muerte or Buddha, and other "illnesses".
Culture
What is the origin of the Three Kings Day celebration
Three Kings Day is the ancient story that ends with us receiving gifts and partaking in the Three Kings Day meal.
Culture
These are the holidays and vacations in Mexico for the year 2022
The 2022 calendar is already in place. Know the holidays and vacation periods of the coming year to plan your commitments. These are the holidays and long weekends that you will have in 2022, go plan your vacation.
Culture
The Caribbean between maps and pirates: adventure, navigation, and treasure hunt
Maps were of great importance at the time of crossing the Atlantic and reaching the Caribbean, such as Nicolás Cardona's voyages to America 1613-1623.
Culture
Monte Alban's lavish tombs reveal how Mesoamerican rulers were immortalized
The tombs of Monte Alban show the grandeur with which the rulers began their journey to the world of the dead. Find out more here.
Culture
Writing for children; from disenchantment to mysterious facts
For Michael Ende, what we call children's literature takes place on the stage of spontaneous play, where reality, as we know it, has no place.
Culture
The fandango, a party that was born in the Caribbean
The fandango is the community celebration of the son jarocho, one of the original musical genres of Mexico. This type of music has indigenous influences.
Culture
How Carmelita González was able to fulfill a dream thanks to her idol, Pedro Infante
The leading Mexican actress Carmelita González had a close relationship with Pedro Infante from the moment this event marked her life.
Culture
The destruction of Zultépec-Tecoaque 500 years ago, by Hernán Cortés' revenge
The order to devastate the place was given after the capture of a Spanish caravan, whose members were sacrificed on different dates of the ritual calendar.
Culture
Iranian New Year: Nowruz, a millenary celebration that survives in various countries
Equivalent to the New Year in the Christian world, Nowruz is the biggest holiday celebrated in Iran and adds to the attractiveness of this territory.
Culture
Rituals and mortuary customs will remain
Elements of accompaniment of the deceased exist in Mexico, which has their origin before the arrival of the Spaniards. Find out more.
Culture
African slavery, the slave trade, and European colonialism
It is estimated that between the 16th century and the end of the 19th century, around 12.5 million Africans were forcibly removed from their lands of origin and taken to the Americas to be sold and to perform forced labor of various kinds.
Culture
What do conquest and colonization mean?
As the conquest of America is called the domination of the indigenous civilizations of the American continent by a group of European powers, which would derive in the process of colonization, with the consequent establishment of systems of colonial domination. Get to know more.
Christmas
How Christmas carols constituted a path to Catholicism and to the identity of Hispanic America
Throughout more than 500 years, the Christmas carol has been modified and adapted to the various customs practiced. Here's what happened.