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Pedro de Alvarado: A man of violence who helped shape modern...
Pedro de Alvarada had a reputation for bravery among his fellow Spanish conquistadors, but was known for his cruelty among the Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America.
A clash of empires: Maya cities battle for dominance in the...
Expert Pablo Mumary shares how in the Maya Late Classic period, Mesoamerican superpower Tikal fought conquering newcomers Calakmul in a back-and-forth battle to dominate territory in modern-day Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.
MND Tutor | Año Chino
It's the year of the Fire Horse, so brush up on your knowledge of Chinese New Year and test your Spanish too!
Tate Modern retrospective will trace how Frida Kahlo became global icon
London's Tate Modern is exploring how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists of the 20th century, in a major exhibition this summer.
Inside the Shah of Iran’s secret life in Cuernavaca: Villas, bodyguards and Las Mañanitas
After the Shah of Iran's exile in 1979, he briefly found a new home in Cuernavaca.
Mexico will debut its first 25-peso coin in honor of the World Cup
The Mexican Senate on Tuesday approved plant to release three new coins in honor of the country's third stint as World Cup host.
San Miguel Writers’ Conference and Literary Festival draws record attendance
A record crowd showed up for the San Miguel Writers' Conference and Literary Festival and can you blame them? The 21st edition in San Miguel de Allende featured a who's who of contemporary writers.
Made in Mexico: Octavio Paz and the search for a national soul
Octavio Paz is not without his critics, but the Nobel Prize winning author and poet is an essential voice when it comes to understanding Mexican history and culture.
Why has Qatar dedicated 2026 to celebrating Mexico?
Qatar is set to celebrate the best of Mexican food and culture this year, but why is the Middle Eastern nation so interested in a country on the other side of the world?
Sheinbaum, joined by Salma Hayek, unveils tax incentive to boost film industry
The 30% income tax credit aims to boost Mexican cinema, particularly independent productions, while diversifying content, promoting works in Indigenous languages and ensuring more transparent use of resources.
Million-dollar upgrades underway for Mexico’s museums, archaeological zones before World Cup
Mexico’s top cultural authorities are racing to ready dozens of landmarks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with renovations to be carried out at 12 museums and 46 archaeological sites.
Pausing and nature: Hilda Palafox in New York
A new exhibition by Mexican artist Hilda Palafox in the Sean Kelly Gallery in New York showcases her passions for fire, femininity and nature.
MND Tutor | San Valentín
Amor and more amor are on the menu as we learn Spanish with MND Tutor this week!
From Royal Albert Hall to Mexican prisons: Elena Durán’s journey home
Elena Durán, the granddaughter of a Mexican immigrant to the U.S., has become world-famous as a flautist but has never forgotten her Mexican heritage or her childhood influences.
The Cantinflas challenge: History, humor and hanging on
Cantinflas is an iconic figure in Mexican cinema and his comedy, always from the point of view of the underdog, is still meaningful today.
Pedro Uc Be: A Maya poet forged by community and resistance
Pedro Uc Be is a prolific poet, writing in Mayan, the language of his people. He's also a staunch advocate in fighting for the rights of the Maya.
