Thursday, September 18, 2025

MND_CULTURE

Frida Kahlo

Made in Mexico: Creating ‘Frida Kahlo’

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As we continue our look at Mexico's most famous artist, María Meléndez discusses how a woman famous for her authentic and brutal self-portraits became a commercial figurehead like no other.
pre-Hispanic artifacts

Culture Ministry denounces planned US auction of Mexican artifacts

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Not only is Mexico's Culture Ministry taking legal action to stop the auction, but they are also demanding that the artifacts be rightfully returned to Mexico.
women victims in Las Muertas

The true story behind Netflix’s ‘Las Muertas,’ via one of Mexico’s most...

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Director Luis Estrada's new film is based on Jorge Ibargüengoitia’s famous 1977 true crime novel about a brutal chain of brothels that haunted Guanajuato and Jalisco from 1945 to 1964.
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Mexican flag

The complicated relationship between Mexicans and Mexico

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Although Mexicans love their country and are very proud of it, they often have some conflicting ideas on the subject.
Del Toro with weapon prop

Guillermo del Toro auctioning off his gothic set items after Venice Film Festival triumph

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The impetus for the auction was the L.A. fires' threat to his collection, which brought the filmmaker to realize that he is the guardian, not the "owner" of the artifacts.
Andres Manuel López Obrador waving a Mexican flag during Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexico’s War of Independence 101: A quick overview for newbie expats

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Who, what, where and how: From a Guanajuato priest to a free Mexico, we explain everything you need to know about the Mexican War of Independence.

A short history of Mexican Independence celebrations

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Every September 16th, Mexico comes together to take part in the grito, a commemoration of Mexico's independence heroes. How did this tradition come about? Historian Diego Levin investigates.
Black Zapotec fruit from Mexico

Taste of Mexico: Zapote Negro

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Halfway between a dessert and a soft embrace, zapote negro is an iconic taste of Mexico, and a revelation for those who've never tried it.

Cinematic Cabo: The best movies filmed in Los Cabos

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From Ancient Greece to González Iñárritu, Los Cabos has been beloved by Hollywood filmmakers for decades. Here are some of its most notable appearances.

Was the fall of Constantinople responsible for modern Mexico?

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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

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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

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Some of the capital's neighborhoods continue the traditions — and language — of the past. Andrea Fischer goes in search of life before Cortés.
Archaeologists gathering artifacts.

Archaeologists work to preserve 200 historical sites as Mexico’s northern train line breaks ground

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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.
Frida Kahlo

Made in Mexico: Beyond the myth of Frida Kahlo

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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

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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

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The visionary Mexican architect brought an update to the modernism of Mexico City and spread color across the Americas.