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The day the world nearly ended and nobody — except one...
In 1883, a comet so large it was capable of ending life on Earth narrowly missed the planet. The only person who noticed was a Mexican scientist, and almost no one believed him.
A History of the Maya: Late Classic Period
Ancient Maya civilization peaked during the Late Classic period, as major cities formed in Tikal, Palenque and Copán, and populations exceeded 10 million in total.
MND Tutor | Tamales
Musician Gabriela Ortíz had a great night at the Grammys and you can read all about it (in Spanish) in MND Tutor!
A Mixtec eatery in Oaxaca city wins Best Restaurant of the Year
Tierra del Sol, located in Oaxaca city, uses traditional techniques and ingredients like corn, cacao and nopal to craft innovative culinary experiences.
Contemporary classical composer Gabriela Ortiz leads contingent of Mexican Grammy winners
Ortiz, 61, won the best contemporary classical composition Grammy for “Dzonot,” inspired by the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula. Natalia Lafourcade and Carín León also took home statuettes.
Mexico City’s Art Week 2026 is here: The MND guide to what to see
The capital's 2026 Art Week has begun, and as usual, it promises not to disappoint. Read our top picks on what to see as contemporary artists from Mexico and beyond strut their stuff.
MND Local: Protesters paralyze Puerto Vallarta after auto accident fatality
Protests brought Puerto Vallarta to a standstill in January following the death of a young woman in an auto accident, making travel more difficult for those visiting the city.
What’s on in Mexico City in February
There's so much to see and do this month in Mexico City, from Chinese New Year festivities to art, ballet, kite-flying and tamales.
Mazatlán carnival expected to generate 1.2 billion pesos in economic impact
The 128th edition of one of Mexico's most important carnivals, scheduled for Feb. 12-17, will celebrate the tambora — a traditional two-headed bass drum — as its central theme, honoring the instrument's cultural significance in Sinaloa.
MND Local: Fun things to do in Guadalajara in February
From art, music and dance to recreational activities, February is a great month to experience Guadalajara and its neighboring city, Zapopan.
A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period
As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
MND Tutor | Tamales
How much do you know about the traditions surrounding tamales? If you found the baby Jesus in this year's Rosca de Reyes, you'd better study — and pay — up! MND Tutor has the latest.
The last days of Ángela Peralta, the ‘Mexican Nightingale’
Ángela Peralta, the "Mexican Nightingale," went to Mazatlán in 1883 to perform, but before she could do so died in a yellow fever epidemic that gripped the city.
New statues on Paseo de la Reforma honor six Indigenous women
Mexico's history abounds with heroic women, six of whom have recently been honored with statues on Mexico City's Paseo de las Heroinas.
Looting report leads to discovery of millennium-old Zapotec burial chamber
Culture Minister Cluadia Curiel called it "one of the most important findings of Zapotec culture due to its state of preservation" and said the site should be open to the public by the end of this year.
The Cristero War in Mexico: The persecution that almost got my great-grandfather killed
It has been 100 years since the start of Mexico's Cristero War, when Catholic priests were expelled from the country and people had to worship in secret.
