Tag: History
The death-defying ancient ritual of Mexico’s dancing flyers
Despite what some visitors believe, the tradition of the dancing flyers practiced in several parts of Mexico is not merely a tourist attraction, but rather an ancient fertility ritual.
Cave in Yucatán reveals fascinating new clues about life of ancient...
A group of Yucatecan speleologists have encountered a previously unknown cave system near Ticul.
What are those creepy statues on the side of the highway?...
Elephants, iguanas and a Maya princess peer beyond the overgrown bush of a large fenced-off lot with no signs explaining their existence. We hazard some guesses.
The ‘Aztec Eagles’ and Mexico’s surprising roles in World War II
Perhaps Mexico's most notable contribution to the war effort came in the form of the Escuadrón 201, also known as the Aztec Eagles
After 4-month pause, Valladolid’s video mapping show is back
Four months ago, a strong gust of wind and power surge damaged Valladolid’s video mapping show projectors.
Mexico demands return of the crown of Aztec Emperor Moctezuma II
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has called for Austria to repatriate the artifact known as “el Penacho de Moctezuma.”
Mérida’s Monumento a la Patria — a temple to unity, history,...
El Monumento a la Patria is without a doubt one of Mérida's most recognizable landmarks. Even visitors passing through the city for only a day, or even a few hours, likely stop by and visit this iconic monument.
The story of the “many Méridas”
Many people living in Mérida, Yucatán are vaguely aware that the city shares its name with other communities around the world. But the specifics surrounding how and why Yucatán’s capital got its name are unknown to most.
A look at the life of John Reed, the “gringo loco”...
In Mexico, Reed is remembered as “that crazy gringo” who witnessed the Mexican Revolution and befriended Pancho Villa.
Monday closures to mark the Mexican Revolution
Many workers will get Monday off to celebrate the 111th anniversary of the outbreak of the Mexican revolution.
New design announced to replace Mexico City’s controversial Columbus statue
A replica of a prehispanic sculpture of a woman will replace Mexico City’s controversial Columbus statue.
Uayma is an architectural gem in Yucatán’s east
The town is well known for its beautifully adorned 17th-century church but is not frequented by many tourists.
Mérida’s most powerful art collection turns 50
The work of Yucatán's most celebrated muralist, Fernando Castro Pacheco (1918-2013), housed in Mérida's Palacio de Gobierno, turned 50 on Independence Day.
Mérida’s monument to the Montejo, an icon of history or bigotry?
Just over a decade ago, a statue of Francisco de Montejo, known as El Adelantado (the one that came first) and his son, Francisco de Montejo, el Mozo were erected on Mérida’s Remate, the starting point of Avenida Paseo de Montejo.
The fall of the Aztec Empire: A 500-year-old open wound
At some point in early 1520, Aztec emperor Moctezuma must have had a eureka moment and understood that the bearded guests he had kindly hosted for months in the best palaces of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, were not the gods he had been faithfully waiting for.
Great moments in Yucatán’s film history: The early years
Mérida may be far away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but Yucatán has its own storied history when it comes to film...
One of the Twin Mansions becomes a private museum
Nearly 110 years after it was built, the public is invited to see inside one of Mérida's palacial Casas Cámara, also known as the...
Sunken Mayan slave ship found off Sisal coast
Off the Yucatan coast, archaeologists identified the remains of a ship that carried Mayan people into virtual slavery in the 19th century, the first...
Restoration of historic Progreso Casino is funded and approved
Progreso is planning to finally restore its historic casino.
Not this one. This one.
After 25 years of neglect, the once-grand social center of the...
Merida’s pink jewel, El Pinar, is up for sale for $US7...
Merida, Yucatan — El Pinar, one of the city's most Instagrammed homes, might not become a reception hall after all.
It will be up to...
Centro’s 3 most historic theaters endangered when income drops to zero
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Merida, Yucatan — Just like many of the...
One of Merida’s twin mansions is up for sale
One of Las Casas Cámara, better known as the Casas Gemelas (Twin Houses), can be yours for a cool US$18 million.
Pasaje Picheta, after 19 months of renovations, due to open this...
The Pasaje Picheta may reopen sometime this month after a reconstruction project that began in December 2017.
Mexico demands apology from Spain, Vatican over injustices to indigenous people
AMLO has demanded Spanish King Felipe VI and Pope Francis apologize for historical abuses of colonialism and the conquest of Mexico.