Insights into Mexico's History

Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts

Articles and insights into Mexico’s history and cultural contexts

Aztec Calendar - Pre Columbian Era

The Pre Columbian Era

The first major civilization of Mesoamerica, the Olmecs, populated southern Veracruz state and parts of Tabasco on Mexico's Gulf coast.

The Colonial Era

The following 300 years mark the Colonial era, when the territories of New Spain were expanded

The Spanish Conquest

The Spanish Conquest

The Aztec empire reached its height in the early 16th century, under Emperor Moctezuma.

Mural of Miguel Hidalgo

Famous Street Names in Mexico

Every now and again, Mexico's National Statistics Institute publishes off-beat snippets that have no bearing on the country's economic situation

Mural of Miguel Hidalgo - Government Palace Guadalajara

Mexico Celebrates 200 Years

On September 16, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla freed the prisoners in the town of Dolores who had been locked up by the Spanish authorities and called on the people to rebel by ringing the church bells.