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1889: When the world discovered Mexico
Centuries after Spain first arrived on Mexican shores, it was the World Fair of 1889 that truly put the country on the international map.
Why are Mexicans obsessed with this working-class English town?
Cold, wet and known for it's Viking history, what on earth has attracted the adoration of Mexican sports fans to the chilly banks of the River Wear?
Why do Mexicans use ‘usted’ as a way to show respect?
Why Mexicans use usted — or don't — isn't always about respecting one's elders, explains Andrea Fischer.
Netflix announces ‘México 86,’ the twisted tale of Mexico’s last World Cup, starring Diego...
The satirical retelling of Mexico's odd path to hosting the 1986 World Cup leads a flurry of Mexican films slated for the streming giant, based on the success of "Roma" and "Pedro Páramo:"
Ready to live your Mexican Period Drama? Dine at the Gran Cantina Filomeno
Part museum, part fine dining, part window into Mexico's Porfirian past, there's no place quite like the capita's Filomeno for those looking to elevate their mealtimes.
Blood, guts, sex and scandal: The history behind Mexico’s infamous ‘nota roja’ tabloids
La nota roja has a rich history in Mexico dating back more than 135 years, with numerous publications — both newspapers and magazines — focusing on violent crime, accidents and other gory events.
Find authentic culture in these Oaxaca city bookstores
Avid reader Diego Levin suggests a novel way to explore Oaxaca city — by visiting its most interesting and well-stocked bookstores. Here are his favorites.
Made in Mexico: Juan Rulfo
Juan Rulfo may not have had a long career in Mexican literature, but the three novels he produced shape the country today.
After 40-year hiatus, Aguascalientes uncorks its famous Grape Festival
Feria de la Uva: Sabor, Tierra y Tradición opened Saturday and features more than 200 cultural activities, including wine tasting, concerts and two chances to “run” with the bulls.
The Inquisition in Mexico was cruel, but misunderstood
Heretics in Mexico were no more safe across than ocean than they had been in Spain, but the form the Inquisition took here was rather different to its infamous European counterpart.
We’re all hypocrites now: An opinionated look at the culture of celebrity and politics in Mexico
With the unsurprising news that former president López Obrador's kids aren't flat broke and are doing quite well for themselves, Sarah DeVries takes a look at the circus surrounding politics in Mexico.
Move over Frida and Diego: Here are history’s 5 most influential figures born and raised in Mexico City (Pt. 1)
Billionaires, actors and singers, part one of our look at capitalino icons introduces you to the names you need to know and why you need to know them.
How Mexican archaeologists found the long-lost Maya city that resisted the Spanish
The researchers combined a GIS model with the writings of a 17th-century friar to locate an ancient city that was hidden for three centuries.
US returns 500-year-old stolen manuscript signed by Hernán Cortés
Since the manuscript changed hands several times since it was stolen, no one will face charges for the crime, the U.S. FBI said.
Where to find the most beautiful gardens in Mexico City’s urban jungle
Andrea Fischer gives you the scoop on six natural oases in the busy nation's capital where stressed-out chilangos can get a free dose of quiet green time.
