History
Herbert George Wells: A Novelist and Author of the Time Machine
Wells' writing is a wise reflection on the natural world and a cautionary tale for all those who would like to play god and be like tiny physician Moreau.
History
The term "history" refers to the study and recording of previous events. Prehistoric times are those that occurred before the development of written records. "History" is a catch-all phrase that includes not only events of the past but also their recollection, study, collecting, presentation, and interpretation.
Culture
Lecumberri Graffiti: testimonies of symbolic prison universe
Arturo Córdova Tovar's photographs captured anonymous accounts of mental prisons with walls as the only support. Learn about these pictures that were saved during one of the last tours of Lecumberri before it became the General Archive of the Nation.
History
Seamus Heaney: A Writer, Poet, and Critic
Learn about the key aspects of Seamus Heaney's poetry, for whom poem and life are inseparably linked.
History
Priest vs. viceregal authorities over aguardiente abuse
The conflict between a priest and viceregal authorities over the effects of aguardiente abuse and possible solutions.
History
One of Frédéric Chopin's passions was gourmet food
You may not have known this, but Fryderyk Chopin was quite the gourmet. His eating habits both surprise and lend fresh subtleties to the portrayal of the artist.
History
What was the cause of Frederic Chopin's death?
Chopin's death from tuberculosis was widely believed to be the cause of death until at least 140 years after his passing. But some medical professionals discounted TB as a possible source of Chopin's ongoing breathing problems.
History
When was the composer Frédéric Chopin born?
What do you think Frédéric Chopin's exact date of birth was? It's not a simple question to answer, and there's still no agreement among Chopin experts on when he was born.
Indigenous
A concise account of the Huave people's history
The Huaves are also known as Mareños or Huazantecos. The term huave was coined by the Zapotecs to refer to "people who rot in the humidity".
History
Do you know what espadrilles are?
Lightweight canvas shoes called espadrilles (l'espadrille) are typically laced at the ankles and constructed using a rope braided from esparto grass. Named after the Latin word for rope, which is spartum (from the Greek sparton).
History
Why Europeans were frightened of potatoes for almost 400 years?
Europeans were initially wary of potatoes due to their unusual appearance and the fact that the plant spreads underground from tubers rather than seeds.
Culture
What exactly is the "clash of civilizations" theory?
Following the end of the Cold War, culturally distinct groups were predicted to clash, according to the so-called "clash of civilizations" theory.
History
The Debt Hernán Cortés Never Paid
Due to the judges' claimed favoritism for Hernán Cortés, Francisco de Hermosilla was unable to collect the money the conquist owed his family. Learn more about the history of Hospital de Jess and the conflict it was a part of.
History
Cane liquor smuggling: the case of the La Viga canal
Legalizing booze manufacturing and installing checkpoints didn't curb smuggling. Learn why New Spain residents and even authorities joined this unlawful network through a trial.
History
The land problem: Luis Terrazas, the laws, and latifundia during the Porfiriato
Learn how landowner Luis Terrazas alienated tens of thousands of acres in Chihuahua by employing these policies during the Porfiriato.
History
Medals: between art, recognition, and distinction
Colonialism, defense of sovereignty, wars of conquest against native peoples, freedom battles, and other contributions to society are documented in medals. Learn these markings for putting a social message on clothes.
History
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora, an illustrious man of New Spain
Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora persuaded the inquisitor Martín de Soto Guzmán to authorize his lunaries and almanacs, which would aid the public in agricultural and navigational issues, during a time when scientific knowledge was frowned upon.