I think I have found a kindred spirit in La Historiadora. As a former Latin American history scholar and life long learner, she’s putting her knowledge to use by sharing some interesting stories about Mexico’s…
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PARAGUAY AND THE WAR OF THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE- Part 2
The Importance of River Access: How Geopolitics Provoked the War of the Triple Alliance Last week we started our exploration of the Paraguayan War and how river access was of vital importance to…
Today in History: Construction on the Panama Canal begins
Construction actually began on the Panama Canal in the 1880s, under the guidance of a French construction team. In those days, Panama was still a part of Colombia. After The War of a Thousand…
Cinco de Mayo History: The Real Story
Cinco de Mayo History: A tale of the Mexicans, the French and the Austrian Archduke. Every year, many in the US look forward to celebrating Cinco de Mayo. There are beers, tequila, margaritas and food…