Discover the rich cultures of Latin & South American History, from ancient civilizations to modern-day republics.
El Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is Mexico’s biggest holiday, celebrating ancestors long past with a blend of Mesoamerican and European traditions.
South-up maps are challenging traditional views of the Earth—and the political and cultural beliefs that go with them.
The Somoza family ruled Nicaragua for decades until a revolution toppled their regime in 1979. But the victorious Sandinistas quickly faced a powerful new enemy.
Combining ancient traditions with modern-day beliefs, the best cultural festivals in South America are incomparable history lessons. They are also exceptionally fun!
Between 1980 and 1992, a civil war raged in El Salvador. Who were the key players, and what were they fighting for—or against?
South and Latin America have some of the world’s most renowned museums. It’s also home to some of the strangest museums with unique collections found nowhere else.
The Brazilian religious landscape emerged from a unique blend of African, Indigenous, and Catholic beliefs, forming syncretic traditions that are a symbol of cultural resistance.
Emperor Pedro I of Brazil, a Portuguese prince, led Brazil to independence but faced challenges and unrest during his reign as Brazil’s first emperor.