Founded on June 1, 1997 to celebrate the centenary of the creation of the Naval School, the Museo Naval de México, located in the port of Veracruz, has 28 rooms, of which 27 are wraparound and display more than 1,700 pieces. On the occasion of the First Centenary of the Heroic Deed of April 21, […]
Gringo: The origin of the Mexican nickname for Americans
In Mexico, when someone visits the United States, it is said that “he went to the other side,” “he crossed the pond,” “he is in the gabacho,” or “he is in Gringolandia.” Why are Americans called gringos in the Aztec country? The term gringo is recognized by both the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) and the […]
Mérida Celebrates 483 Years: The Origin of Its Name
On Monday, December 6, Mérida, known as the “white city,” celebrated its 483rd anniversary since its foundation in 1542. The festivities for Mérida’s 483rd anniversary began on Sunday, January 5, with the traditional alborada. Dozens of troubadours dedicated morning songs to the city, which is nearing four centuries of history. Various activities have been planned […]
Pedro Lascuráin: the Mexican president who lasted only 45 minutes in office, why?
The history of Mexico has many curious episodes that make it unique in the world. One example is the ephemeral presidency of Pedro Lascurain, which is even said to have been the shortest in the world. During the Mexican Revolution there were all kinds of betrayals and assassinations, with that of Francisco I. Madero being […]
What were bank robberies like in the 20th century in Mexico? This is what declassified files reveal
On the morning of March 16, 1971, the main newspapers in Mexico published on their front pages the results of a major police operation: “20 Mexican terrorists who were bank robbers were captured.” The information detailed the modus operandi of the Revolutionary Action Movement (MAR), an organization that seemed to be taken straight from the […]
This December 22 marks 209 years since the death of Morelos
This December 22nd is the anniversary of the death of the insurgent General José María Morelos y Pavón, known as the Servant of the Nation, born in Valladolid, today Morelia, a name given to the city in his honor. According to information from the Government of Mexico, Morelos was one of the leaders of the […]
Carmelita Medina, the woman who invented huaraches
Carmen Medina had no choice but to invent huaraches, a great dish that she marketed to support her children. With green, red or morita sauce, they can be topped with cream, powdered cheese or even melted cheese to make them taste even better, others put roast beef, chicken or even chorizo on them, however they […]
Call to Preserve Mérida’s 400-Year-Old Temple and Convent
Authorities from the Archdiocese, historians, and cultural heritage experts have issued a call to save and preserve the Expiatory Temple of Our Lady of Consolation and part of the convent in Mérida. These colonial buildings date back more than four centuries. Historical Significance Historian Jorge Rodríguez Basora explained that the complex, founded in 1596, includes […]
Ancient Fishermen: Unveiling the Forgotten Roots of Maya Civilization
Deep within the lush rainforests of Belize’s Yucatan peninsula lies a secret that has remained buried for millennia. Using cutting-edge technology and meticulous excavation, archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old network of canals that revolutionize our understanding of the ancient Maya civilization. Built by their semi-nomadic predecessors, these ingenious fish-trapping systems comprised earthen canals and holding […]
Mass Sacrifice of Children in 15th-Century Mexico: An Attempt to Appease Rain God
A recent archaeological study has shed new light on a mass ritual sacrifice of young children in 15th-century Mexico. The research suggests that the sacrifices were an attempt to appease the rain god Tláloc and end a devastating drought in the region. In 1980 and 1981, the skeletal remains of at least 42 children, aged […]