El pozole is a traditional Mexican corn-based soup that is particularly popular during the Independence Day celebrations in September. However, in its origins, it was served as a ceremonial dish that only a chosen few could eat which included human flesh from captured warriors kept

El mercado de Tlatelolco was the largest commercial center in Mesoamerica. There, locals and people from other regions of the Mexica territory exchanged a wide range of products such as fresh fruits and vegetables (corn, squash, avocados, cacao); animals (hares, quails, deer, fishes); clothing (shawls,

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida is one of the most renowned Spanish artists of all times. Originally from Valencia, Sorolla's work stands out for his masterful use of brushstrokes and colors to capture light and sunlit water on people and landscapes in his portrayals of Mediterranean

Originally from Ethiopia, the coffee plant arrived in the New World in the 18th century. Since then, Colombian coffee has gained a reputation for being one of the best and most popular varieties due to its quality and its exquisite flavor. In recent years, the

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer, conquistador and governor of several Spanish colonies, also known as ‘El conquistador de las tres Américas’. In the New World, De Soto took part in several important expeditions across present-day Colombia, Panama, Nicaragua and was a key player

La fanesca is a traditional Ecuadorian stew that is only eaten during Semana Santa (Holy Week), and it consist of twelve types of beans (that represent the twelve apostles) and grains, such as lentils, peas, and corn, and cod as the representation of Christ. This

'El llanito' is a linguistic variety from Gibraltar that combines English and Spanish, along with influences of Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Maltese, and Genoese. Gibraltar is a British colony found south of Spain and its history and geographical location have been instrumental to the development of

"La Guerra de los cristeros" started when Mexican president Plutarco Elías Calles passed a law aimed at dissolving the power of the Catholic Church in Mexico in 1926. The new law restricted religious freedom, closing down religious schools, depriving the Church of their property rights,

The molcajete is a pre-Hispanic mortar used in traditional Mexican cuisine to grind grains, herbs, spices and vegetables. Typically made from volcanic rock, preparing foods or seasonings with a molcajete allow for richer and more complex flavors and textures, and it can even be used

Juan Ponce de León was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who served as the first governor of Puerto Rico and was the first European to arrive to what is now the state of Florida. After sailing to the New World during Columbus' second journey, Ponce