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.
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Declassified DFS documents offer a glimpse into a strange filing system. Reports like "President's Daily Briefing" with intrigue and "Cliff's Notes on Local Unrest" for presidential visits reveal how the DFS categorized and monitored information to control the narrative.
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Mexico's shadowy DFS used a secret code since 1947. Imagine grocery lists as coded messages. The President himself approved this system with numbered letters based on keywords. Destroyed messages and a tense political climate reveal the lengths they went to keep secrets safe.
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Mexico's forgotten 1920 earthquake devastated towns near Xalapa and Veracruz. El Universal newspaper accounts reveal vanished communities, collapsed buildings and a rising river carrying victims.
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A haunting letter from 18th century Mexico reveals the devastation of epidemics. Carlos, struck by typhus, pleads for help as priests fall ill and communities struggle to cope. His story, preserved in colonial archives, offers a glimpse into a time of disease, despair, and enduring hope.
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Griselda Alvarez, a political powerhouse, defied tradition by running for governor of Colima, Mexico. Despite facing challenges over her non-native roots, she became the 1st female candidate for the state, etching her name in Mexican political history.
Cold War
The unraveling of Western policy: Explore the creation and collapse of the cordon sanitaire in Eastern Europe, appeasement of fascism, and the fateful decisions that shaped the course of history. A cautionary tale of alliances, fears, and the consequences of appeasement.
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The Origins and Evolution of the Cold War: From WWII cooperation to post-war hostility. Explore the historical context and key events that shaped this pivotal era in a compelling analysis. Gain insights into the causes and lessons for peace and cooperation.
Crime
Long before the DEA, US anti-drug agents operated in secret across Mexico's border. Starting in the 1920s, they worked with (and sometimes against) Mexican authorities to fight opium and marijuana production. Their covert actions became a key chapter in the long history of US-Mexico drug war.
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Mexico's Dirty War claimed Jesús Piedra Ibarra, a student activist. His mother, Rosario, refused silence and sparked a movement (Comité Eureka) fighting disappearances. Hunger strikes and public pressure led to amnesty laws, but not Jesús' return.
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A Nuevo León student group, League of Armed Communists, hijacked a plane in 1972 demanding ransom and release of political prisoners. After a stop in Monterrey, they landed in Cuba and weren't extradited.
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1982 Mexico enacted law to control foreign technology dependence. Law tracked papermaking process, from wood chipping to finished product. This story explores the fight for self-reliance through the lens of a seemingly ordinary object: paper.
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1970s Mexico City's Panchitos gang were more than just delinquents. The media and a corrupt police chief turned them into scapegoats for the city's problems. Their story reflects a society struggling with youth rebellion and government brutality.
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Explore Mexican weddings through vintage photos. National Archives hold collections capturing love's evolution, from formal 19th century ceremonies to joyful modern celebrations.
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Simón Dieudonné's 1859 proposal sought to revolutionize music notation with numbers, simplifying learning. Despite rejection, his vision reflects innovation's timeless quest, urging us to celebrate daring ideas that challenge convention.
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Archaeologists and geophysics team up to reveal how the ancient city of Tingambato thrived for almost a millennium before being mysteriously abandoned around 900 AD. Could a nearby volcano be the culprit?
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Tuman bay II, a Mamluk slave, became Sultan of Egypt facing Ottoman invasion. Despite rallying his forces, he was defeated and hanged in Constantinople, marking the end of Mamluk rule in Egypt.