History

How Latin America Revolutionized Baseball

The increase of Latino players in the league in the 1950s allowed the MLB to expand.

Apr 21 •

Abraham Márquez

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The Anti-Fascist Cartoons Of Mexican Artist Antonio Arias-Bernal

Antonio Arias-Bernal waged his own private war on Hitler and Mussolini, using only his cartoons.

Apr 17 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

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The East L.A. Chicano Who Captured 1,500 Soldiers

The Battle of Saipan, in which Guy Gabaldon fought, has been called the D-Day of the Eastern Front for its strategic importance.

Apr 10 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

The Revolutionary Rock History Of Tijuana

Border cities have historically been sites of innovation, the exchange of ideas, and artistic movements

Apr 7 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

A Brief History Of The U.S.-Mexican Border

In many ways, the border of the United States and Mexico is its own country

Mar 30 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

History: Inside the Villa-Zapata Summit

Villa and Zapata had met in Xochimilco, then a village in the outskirts of Mexico City.

Feb 17 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

The Mexican-American War Explained

On several occasions, the U.S. had offered to buy California and other territories from Mexico, but Mexico never agreed to sell.

Jan 30 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Did Davy Crockett Really Die Fighting At The Alamo?

New evidence suggests that Davy Crockett may have died differently than how historians remember

Jan 20 •

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The Man Who Fought For Mexican Independence

Antonio López de Santa Anna was far from a perfect person, but he lived an interesting life

Jan 14 •

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Declassified CIA Docs Reveal Surveillance of Chicano Activists

Among the individuals scrutinized by the CIA were Denver-based activist Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales.

Jan 13 •

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The Black Slaves Who Escaped To Mexico

Mexico distinguished itself as a nation with a progressive stance on slavery.

Dec 30, 2024 •

Gustavo Vazquez-Lozano

Ancient Pre-Hispanic Pyramid Unearthed During Roadwork in Mexico

The discovery adds to the wealth of archaeological knowledge in the region.

Dec 9, 2024 •

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