Marina Urdapilleta

In Mesoamerica, upon dying, individuals had to make a journey through nine levels full of dangers, such as rivers, winds, and animals, to reach rest in the underworld.

In Mesoamerica, time and calendars were sacred, connecting the divine, nature, and humanity, guiding both daily life as well as rituals, and legitimizing power.

Maximilian and Carlota’s short-lived reign faced dramatic challenges and ended in tragedy, showcasing the struggles of an ill-fated imperial adventure in a polarized, war-torn country.

Muralism helped to shape Mexican post-revolutionary identity by highlighting political action in an art form accessible to a broader population.

Manuela Sáenz was a crucial yet often overlooked figure in Latin America’s struggle for independence, challenging male domination and the social norms of her time.

Get to know five notable Latin American women who challenged the male-dominated spheres of everything from war to literature in order to make their voices heard.

Machu Picchu is known as the “lost city” of the Incas, ultimately discovered by Western explorers. Contemporary research indicates locals knew its secrets all along.