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Reference & History
Reference & History
Mexican Independence Facts Hechos de la Independencia de México
// 1. Mexican Independence Day is celebrated every September 16. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. 2. The Mexican Independence war begun on September 16, 1810 and ended on September 27, 1821. La guerra de Independencia comenzó el 16 de Septiembre de 1810 y concluyó e... Read MoreReference & History
Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Mexican Independence Heroine
Spanish Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, a Mexican patriot as well as a heroine of Mexico’s Independence War, made her name in history for her bravery when she risked her own life alerting the rebel insurgents about the discovery of the Queretaro Conspiracy for Independence. Thanks... Read MoreReference & History
The Teotihuacan Civilization: Important Facts
The archeological zone of Teotihuacán, México, is located approximately 40 miles northeast of México City. There is little doubt that Teotihuacán was a major city-state that housed a complex urban society. Teotihuacan was established in the year 200 B.c. The Teotihuacan were... Read MoreReference & History
The National Museum of Anthropology
"...As long as the world exists, the glory and honor of México Tenochitlán must not be forgotten." Chimalpahín Quauhtlehuatzin Neither conquest nor time, nor new foreign influences have been able to erase from the Mexican memory, the splendor of its pre-Hispanic ... Read MoreReference & History
10 Top Museums: Mexico City
Mexico City is a cultural oasis; the city ranks second only after Paris in the category of cities with the most museums. There are today more than 150 museums in Mexico City or CDMX as it's now known as. There are museums for every taste, from ancient Pre-Columbian collections to Tequila and Mez... Read MoreFind articles and news about Mexico.
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