The Mexican Revolution of 1920 was famous for not only disrupting the social political fabric of Mexico, but also forging a new relationship between art and the public that brought direct forth the most pressing ...
For some, Sundays are for family. And for other, Sundays are for jazz. You can find the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra spicing things up during their weekly Sunday performances at the Birdland Jazz Club in ...
Although astrology isn’t technically real science, there’s more to the zodiac signs than ancient superstition. Before horoscopes were popularly debunked, astrology drove scientific discoveries for thousands of years. Believe it or not, researchers say that ...
Ever wonder where the bridesmaid originated? Or why we carry flowers to the altar? Well, we’ll be the first to tell you that many of these wedding traditions had a very grim beginning. Check out ...
Have you ever wondered just how the infamous f-word came about? Funny you ask, because Dr. Paul Booth from Keele University was flipping through medieval court papers from the 12th century when he came across ...
Due to the critical success of Chef’s Table on Netflix, the filmmakers behind the series have worked their magic once more with their new offering titled, “Street Food.” Their goal is to shed light on ...
Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Travis illegally take land in Texas, but the Mexican army quickly tries to reclaim the territory. Drunk History staggers through the tale of The Alamo, according to Matt Gourley.
Did you know the vast majority of professional jockeys have come from Latin America – primarily training in Panama, Puerto Rico and Mexico City? In the 2015 Kentucky Derby, 61% of the jockeys were Latino ...
Cinco de Mayo is more than just a plain excuse for Americans to whip out sombreros and consume tacos and beer like there’s no tomorrow. In fact, many of us probably don’t know the actual ...
In 2014, President Barack Obama declared Cesar Chavez’s birthday, March 31st, a U.S. federal commemorative holiday. Today, the Mexican-American labor and civil rights activist will be commemorated for his organization and contribution to fair labor ...
Prepare yourself for some crazy surprises, because Latinx DNA is more complicated and diverse thank you think! Curly, Claudia, Maya, Norberto, and Gadiel from Pero Like took a DNA test with 23andMe to find out ...
The double-G belts. The dark beige overcoats with green and red stripes. This is the iconic image of Gucci, an Italian luxury fashion brand, and it’s everywhere. You’ve probably seen it on Kylie Jenner, Dapper ...
Can you imagine being taken out of your home, of your native country, because you don’t “look” the right way? A big part of Mexico’s history was left out of textbooks and continues to be ...
While visiting the cathedral of San Miguel de Allende, I overheard the tour guide describing the artwork and history of the city. To my surprise, he described the involvement of African slaves in the construction ...
First thing you realize when you walk into El Cochinito is that everybody is doing something. The staff is polite and ready to serve you. They’ve been doing this for years you know – since ...
The Catalyst Quartet became the first string quartet to perform in Cuba in a breakthrough musical exchange earlier this month that took place in the cities of Havana and Matanzas. It’s a clear sign of ...
Homestyle or Extra Butter? Whatever your popcorn preference, I bet you didn’t know you’ve got the Aztecs to thank for your delicious movie snack! Today’s learn-something-new, brought to you by Soliloquy, explains where our corn ...
Update February 6, 2019 All eyes continue to be on Venezuela. The people of Venezuela continue to protest the regime of Nicolás Maduro. Whether Juan Guaidó should be officially named President of Venezuela or a ...
What a triumph for Cubans in baseball history. Earlier last month, officials from the Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation settled on a new deal that allows Cubans to play baseball in America ...
Feliz navidad, prospero año y felicidad! That’s the lyrics to “Feliz Navidad,” a classic hit known to every American across the United States. It’s in every holiday playlist you can find on streaming services and ...
Celebrated actor Diego Luna plays Felix Gallardo, one of Mexico’s most notorious drug lords in Netflix’s new season of Narcos: Mexico. As a professional actor, it is an honor; Narcos has garnered over 20 million viewers in past seasons ...
Exquisitely colorful. Elaborately detailed. Geometrically perfect. These are just some of the many adjectives used to describe the Alcazar of Seville, a royal palace originally built in the 9th century that embodies a unique fusion ...