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Was the fall of Constantinople responsible for modern Mexico?
As the classical and modern worlds collided, did the Ottomans lead to the foundation of modern Mexico — and what does that mean for the country of today?
How groups of ‘small hosts’ are fighting Mexico City’s AirBnB ban
Concerned that new short-term rental laws may affect their livelihood, Mexico City's small AirBnB hosts have banded together to propose changes to the legislation.
Mexico City’s Indigenous neighborhoods that are still alive today
Some of the capital's neighborhoods continue the traditions — and language — of the past. Andrea Fischer goes in search of life before Cortés.
Archaeologists work to preserve 200 historical sites as Mexico’s northern train line breaks ground
As the Sheinbaum administration's ambitious rail expansion plans move ahead, INAH researchers have found hundreds of sites they want to explore while they still can.
Made in Mexico: Beyond the myth of Frida Kahlo
As Independence Day is almost upon us, who better to profile than perhaps the most famous Mexican of them all?
Exploring the lost missions of Baja California
The marks of Spanish colonialism still dot the landscape of Mexico's sparsest states — if you know where to find them.
The colorful legacy of Ricardo Legorreta
The visionary Mexican architect brought an update to the modernism of Mexico City and spread color across the Americas.
Living like Mexican aristocracy: A Roma Norte weekend guide
A weekend in the city's most fashionable district is a throwback to a golden age gone by, explains travel planner Bethany Platanella.
From Lebanon to La Condesa: Lebanese food and culture in the capital
Some of Mexico's earliest foreign arrivals, the Lebanese have made a home in their new country, bring life, color and of course, great food (but no, they didn't invent tacos al pastor).
What’s on in the Riviera Maya in September
Patriotic events take center stage this September in the Riviera Maya, but there are plenty of other things worth seeing, too.
Mexican-American cartoonist Feggo faces censorship over 26-year-old border wall illustration
Felipe Galindo, an award-winning illustrator whose work frequently appears in The New Yorker, was targeted in the Trump administration's campaign to censor the art featured at the Smithsonian.
What’s on in Guadalajara in September
National pride, hot air balloons and corn (of course) are all on offer in the state of Jalisco this month.
INAH confirms authenticity of cave paintings discovered in Puebla
The third known rock art repository in the region around Tehuacán, Puebla, has been found to contain paintings at least 10,000 years old, much older than the earliest known Mesoamerican civilizations.
What’s on in September in Mexico City
Independence Day celebrations are the headliners this month in Mexico City, but the capital city also offers plenty of other events to enjoy.
Higher ground: San Miguel de Allende’s most scenic spots (that aren’t rooftop bars)
Dinner, a walk and great views? Simone Jacobson has you covered.
The fascinating history of charrería in Mexico
What makes a Charro? Why, just Mexico's last emperor, some cowboys and centuries of Mexican history.
