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.
Music
Dusty ballads called corridos sing tales of love, loss and rebellion. One young gun, Arnulfo, faces a trigger-happy sheriff in a wheat field showdown. Bullets fly, a dove whispers farewell, and life's beauty blooms amidst the dust.
History
Nancy Cárdenas: A dynamo in Mexican arts and activism. From provocative theater challenging censorship to pioneering LGBT and feminist advocacy, her legacy as a multifaceted artist and social trailblazer deserves perpetual recognition.
History
Step into 19th-century Mexico through Marcos Arróniz's 'The Traveler's Manual.' This guide, penned in 1858, unveils a rich history of ancient wonders, city life, social customs, and literary luminaries, shaping the early roots of Mexican tourism.
History
Jesuit rebel priest Clavijero resurrected Mexico's past, defying dogma with Aztec language, science, and a dash of wit. His “Ancient History” and Baja California tales ignited debates and opened doors to understanding a lost world, proving history's magic lies beyond dusty dates.
Women
Medieval life was a mosh pit of famines, plagues, and dragons. To survive, you joined the human centipede: guilds, families, anything but the dreaded “wanderer.” Women? They were wives, mothers, daughters — neatly filed in the Dewey Decimal System of societal roles.
History
Mexico's Dirty War in Guerrero saw army abuses reign supreme: disappearances, torture, rape. Brave voices, like Pompeya Muñoz Rentería, dared to break silence, exposing atrocities despite fear and government impunity. Their stories, unearthed from archives.
History
Before the Mexican Revolution, pioneering women educators fought for female empowerment through formal culinary education. They saw cooking as a tool for self-reliance, championed regional cuisine, and paved the way for future generations of working-class women.
History
Justo Sierra: Mexico's polymath politician built a nation of thinkers. From journalist to university architect, he championed education as the key to progress, even under Porfirio's rule. His legacy? UNAM, a beacon of free thought, still shaping Mexico's future.
History
Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, born in 1551, shaped by imperial whims, survived closures, morphed into National University. A saga of conquest, commitment, and bureaucratic flair unfolds over 471 years.
Cuisine
Ever wonder about vodka, gin and whisky's twisted family tree? Spoiler: it's all grain! Join our dive into the spirits' secrets, from vodka's blank canvas to gin's botanical bonanza to whisky's aged wisdom.
Cuisine
Charcuterie: from Roman pork-fests to gourmet art. History, new flavors (goodbye dog!), lighter and healthier. Dive into France's meaty wonders and become a charcuterie master (skip the monkey).
Women
Medieval women faced divine contradictions as theologians juggled equality sermons with male supremacy. St. Paul preached parity, yet St. Augustine and pals insisted on women's servitude. A script where Sundays promised equality, but weekdays brought earthly subordination.
Women
Discover real medieval women – farmers, queens, healers. Ditch clichés, embrace complexities. Rewrite history beyond knights and chivalry. It's time to meet the women who shaped the Middle Ages, quill in hand and grit in their souls.
Aztecs
The Aztecs had a diverse and fascinating religion that blended beliefs from different eras and cultures. Aztec priests blended these diverse beliefs into a cohesive system that influenced everything from politics to weather forecasts.
History
Mexico's rocky road to a republic was paved with debates, divisions, and a dash of drama. The 1824 Constitutive Act, a mix of federalist ideals and monarchist hangovers, set the stage for a nation searching for its perfect political outfit.
Mexico City
In the 1940s Mexico City, poverty and inequality birthed youth gangs. These weren't hardened criminals, but teens finding belonging and escape amidst urban sprawl. Their stories, etched in graffiti and court records, urge us to see them as victims of a city growing too fast, leaving them behind.