9.04- The Porfiriato

Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell.  Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions 

<p>After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. </p> <p>Tour Dates!</p> <p class="p1">Oct 15 -- Toronto -- <a href= "https://benmcnallybooks.com/event/mike-duncan-the-storm-before-the-storm/"> Ben McNally's</a></p> <p class="p ... Show More

<p>Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. </p> <p>Sponsor: <a href= "http://hellofresh.com/revolutions60">HelloFresh.com/revolutions60</a></p> <p>Tour Dates!</p> <p class="p1">Oct 15 -- Toronto -- <a href= "https://benmcnallybooks.com/event/m ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Mexican Revolution.In 1908 the President of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz, gave an interview to an American journalist. He was 77 and had ruled the country in autocratic fashion for over thirty years. He discussed the country's economic development ... Show More

<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

The co-creator of Batman has admitted that there would be no caped crusader had it not been for the inspiration of masked-avenger Zorro. In turn, the character of Zorro could not have existed without the inspiration of real California outlaws. In 1848 the Mexican-American War cam ... Show More

The co-creator of Batman has admitted that there would be no caped crusader had it not been for the inspiration of masked-avenger Zorro. In turn, the character of Zorro could not have existed without the inspiration of real California outlaws. In 1848 the Mexican-American War cam ... Show More

Does history have a border? That is the question at the heart of Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, a holiday that symbolizes Mexico's fight for autonomy, even as it's come to be associated with sales and cervezas and margaritas in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo is part of a much deeper story of tw ... Show More

Melvyn and guests discuss the 1846-48 conflict after which the United States of Mexico lost half its territory to the United States of America. The US gained land covered by the states of Texas, Utah, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and part of Colorado. The outcome had a ... Show More