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No, the Mexica did not believe that the Spanish were gods
The long-held idea that the Mexica thought Hernán Cortés and his Spanish soldiers were gods is simply not true. In fact, the story was a Spanish invention.
50,000 fans gather in Mexico City’s Zócalo to catch a glimpse...
The appearance came on the eve of three Mexico CIty concerts, but the question on everybody's mind was whether they will return next year. According to President Sheinbaum, the answer is yes.
MND Local: The May Cultural Festival in Guadalajara, plus a new...
The May Cultural Festival brings art, music and dance aplenty to Guadalajara this month, and city residents also benefit from a newly unveiled Architecture Walk.
Before Náhuatl came Arabic: Spanish words of Arabic origin
A shocking number of words in the Spanish language have Arabic origins: 4,000 in all. Lydia Leija examines the Arabic influence in Mexico, from language to food.
Aztec and Mexica are not synonyms: Here’s the difference
The ancient Aztec and Mexica cultures were related, but the terms should not be used interchangeably.
Mexico unearths new evidence in century-old killing of outspoken Texas journalist
Journalist Carlos M. Wood was shot by Texas Rangers in 1914 has s never been disputed, although whether the killing was justified or cold-blooded murder remains unclear. The tale of cross-border recriminations, intrigue and mystery continues to this day.
‘Dinner at Frida’s’: What was it like to dine with one of Mexico’s greatest artists?
A new cookbook uses historical anecdotes and recreates famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo's favorite recipes, imagining what it would taste like to dine with her.
Remembering when Banksy, the world’s most famous street artist, visited Chiapas
Banksy arrived as the goalkeeper for a small British football team, but the mysterious street artist also left behind a legacy of social justice-themed art in Chiapas.
Dave Matthews announces a 2027 10th anniversary date for his Riviera Maya destination concert
The annual destination concert in Mexico has evolved into a winter pilgrimage for fans, who have formed something akin to a community as they enjoy deep-catalog sets and special tributes.
The 8 predictions of Moctezuma that foretold the fall of México-Tenochtitlán
Moctezuma, leader of the Mexica, noted 8 ominous portents before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. If they had been heeded properly, Mexican history might be different.
Indigenous Mexican visual artist Citlali Fabián is Sony’s 2026 Photographer of the Year
She had a running headstart to her photography career as the daughter of a camera shop owner in the Zapotec community of Villa Hidalgo Yalálag in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte.
45 years later, the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company returns to Mexico City
The innovative dance troupe's eponymous founder's work was shaped in part by her encounters with Mexico and its ritual traditions.
After 6 years of closure and rumors, Mexico’s largest collection of Frida Kahlo works reopens to the public
The reopening is a major cultural event for Mexico City and the entire country. Not only does the museum house works by Mexico's most beloved artists, but the building itself is a treasure.
Suro Ceramics: From a humble Jalisco workshop to the world stage
The Jalisco firm has become a fixture of fine dining and art installations across the world, but it came from simple origins.
The resplendent quetzal is a gem of Mexican birds
The quetzal has a long history in Mexico, but birdwatchers nowadays will mainly find them in the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas.
Exvotos, the quirky Mexican way to obtain miracles
Small paintings called exvotos are a traditional way to say thank you to saints and other Catholic religious figures in Mexico, and they have been popular for a very long time.
