For centuries, Mexico lived under the rule of Spain. In that time, a discriminatory caste system was created to keep non-Europeans in their place. However, one priest, inspired by the thinkers of the Enlightenment, would cast the first stone and help bring about Mexico’s independence.
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Mar 2024
El Legado de Benito Juárez - Benito Juárez Legacy
<p>Explore the remarkable journey of Benito Juárez from adversity to becoming Mexico's first indigenous president, as we reflect on his enduring impact on Mexican society and governance. Additionally, immerse yourself in Mexican idioms influenced by Juárez's legacy, enh ... Show More
29m 25s
Oct 2024
Of Blood and Earth, Stories from the Mexican Revolution (De Tierra y Sangre, Historias de la Revolución Mexicana)
<p>We've given Mexico some love in recent times, after Season 3's finale "Te Amo, México" - and today is no exception. In fact, today we'll talk about how Mexico's modern political structure came to exist.<br/><br/><br/>The nation wasn't always ... Show More
30m 22s
Aug 2020
The Founding of Tenochtitlan Pt. 1
Before they were the great Aztecs of Mesoamerica, they were a wandering tribe called Mexica. They enlist a warrior god named Huitzilopochtli to guide them to a new home, but along the way, his vengeful sister Malinalxochitl plagues them with insects… and plots total destruction. ... Show More
40m 1s
<div class="sc-p5flmk-0 hgUaki"> <div id="cid-0"> <div> <div class="sc-dJjYzT iHVgLk"> <div class="sc-1sp3zau-0 fYcGch sc-d4f3hw-0 iATlLz"> <div class="sc-1ye87qi-0 eiUCxM"> <p>Amelia, Carlos and Rudy sit down to discuss the revolutionary period of Mexico in the decade of 1910. W ... Show More