The word Aztec brings to mind a vast empire, grand pyramids, bloody wars against other Mesoamerican peoples, and their sudden cataclysmic fall at the point of European iron swords. Yet, the very name ‘Aztec’ is a subject of debate. Who were these people, where did they come from, and why [……]
From the Northern Hemisphere, September is a prime month to see the Milky Way and its bright galactic core. The “Summer Triangle” — an asterism, not an official constellation — comprises Vega in the constellation Lyra, [……]
There are many varieties of this iconic street food from Mexico that have terrible-sounding names. Yet they’re still delicious. Would that which we call a taco envenenado, or “poisoned” taco, by any other name taste as good? Naturally, it’s the ingredients and preparations that matter, not the moniker attached. The taco envenenado [……]
The Weekly Quiz From NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz https://www.npr.org/2025/08/24/g-s1-83205/sunday-puzzle Every answer [……]
Dolphins sleep with one eye open. Metallica lyrics notwithstanding, most humans would find it impossible to sleep with one eye open. Dolphins, on the other hand, can’t sleep any other way. That’s because, unlike us, they don’t breathe automatically and have to remain conscious in order to do so [……]
Originating in the coastal communities of Puerto Juárez, El Cuyo, Río Lagartos, Dzilam de Bravo, and Celestún, Tikin-xic reflects the connection between sea and land, between fire and corn, and is a living heritage of the ancient coastal Maya Indigenous peoples. The name comes from the Mayan and means “dry [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Chihuahua teens win first place at 2025 World Robot Contest https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/chihuahua-teens-first-place-world-robot-contest/ • Kapital Bank to Acquire Major Portion of Intercam Operations After US Sanctions https://yucatanmagazine.com/kapital-bank-to-acquire-major-portion-of-intercam-operations-after-us-sanctions/ • Ixil Grandmother Saves Up, Goes Abroad, and Trip Goes Viral https://yucatanmagazine.com/grandmother-from-ixil-trip-goes-viral/ • Mexico’s exports [……]
Lighthearted and free of violence and gore, these witty books are the perfect antidote for tough times. If you’ve never read any, here’s where to start. Want a charming mystery with sparkling prose? Caudwell’s four books featuring a group of young London lawyers and their mentor, the Oxford professor [……]
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