In 1487–just five years before Columbus sailed and a few decades before Luther’s revolt against the Old Faith–two worlds were ...

For most of human history, chocolate existed only in a small corner of the world, in a form that would be all but ...

New and Post-New Left movements in the region show how historical critique can coexist with political imagination.

The first Spanish encounters with Mexico occurred during the early 16th century, with successive explorations by three ...

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Tenochtitlan, once the glittering jewel at the heart of the mighty Aztec Empire, has fallen. Hernán Cortés stands triumphant, the master of this New Spain. Or so it seems. For the last Aztec emperor, ...

The Dark Knight officially kills in DC's new Batman movie, but the controversial move makes sense for this version of the hero for a major reason.

Tu sueño imperios han sido (Thy Dream Empires Have Been). These verses by Spanish poet Calderón de la Barca serve Mexican author Álvaro Enrigue as a title to his latest novel, a story that ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This engraving shows Hernán Cortés ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The almighty eagle perched on a cactus while devouring a serpent on Mexico’s flag hints at the myth behind the foundation of the country’s capital. *No charge for 4 weeks then price ...

Hernan Cortes was a Spanish conquistador who lived between the 15th and 16th centuries AD. He is best remembered for his expedition against the Aztec Empire centered in Mexico. This was part of the ...