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5 eccentric Brits who made their mark on Mexico
Artists, writers, diplomats – Britain has a long history of producing interesting characters, many of whom have crossed paths with Mexican history.
Did the ancient Maya make a ‘Google Maps’ in Quintana Roo?
Archaeologists working along Section 6 of the Maya Train in Quintana Roo may have discovered a pre-Columbian Maya navigation tool.
Meet Susan Chapman: A cultural connector between Mexico and the UK
Susan Chapman has been the bridge for arts and culture between Mexico and the United Kingdom since the 1970s.
The time Matute Remus moved a building in Guadalajara
The unbelievable story of Jalisco's greatest feat of engineering, and the man who made it all possible.
A film buff’s feast: Sundance CDMX brings festival favorites to the capital
The Sundance Festival is coming to Mexico City, showcasing popular films and documentaries from the festival, as well as Mexican short films.
Is jazz music making a comeback in Mexico City? The 4 bars you need...
Jazz in Mexico City is alive and well, and we've checked out the best live music clubs in town.
Promote learning by reading to your child in Spanish
A selection of educational and bilingual reads to help your kids fall in love with reading, and flourish as they grow.
How did Mexicans experience the last total solar eclipse of 1991?
On July 11, 1991, 50 million Mexicans marveled at the sky as a total solar eclipse traversed the country.
Discover San Miguel de Allende’s most iconic landmarks
There's a reason San Miguel de Allende has won so many awards, and buildings like these are a big part of why.
What is the sixth mass extinction? 2 trailblazing Mexican scientists explain
Award-winning scientists Dr. Gerardo Ceballos and Dr. Rodolfo Dirzo share why Mexico is the "center stage" of this global biodiversity loss.
The Spy Who Loved Me(xico): Toluca’s forgotten James Bond movie
In the late 1980s, James Bond took on the cartels in a Mexico-based revenge flick that broke all the rules.
López Obrador chimes in on Mazatlán’s banda music battle
Local musicians protested after some of Mazatlán's hoteliers called for the traditional beach music to be restricted.
Why are Mexicans considered one of the oldest civilizations in the world?
From the Olmecs to the Mexica, Mexico has a long history of human civilization - but how long ago did it begin?
Local culture or racket? Banda music on the beach divides Mazatlán
A viral video of banda musicians on a Mazatlán beach prompted online and offline debate over cultural identity, tourism and gentrification.
Iztapalapa’s renowned Passion Play celebrates its 181st year
Christopher Gómez, 22, of Iztapalapa has spent months training for the physically demanding role of Jesus Christ.
Obsidian in Jalisco: a 10,000-year-old story
Jalisco has been at the center of Mexican obsidian production for centuries, and its craftsmen still work the volcanic glass to this day.