The abanico (hand-held fan) is a practical and ornamental accessory with a long, fascinating history. Originally from Asia, when the folding abanico arrived in Spain it was quickly embraced by the ladies of Andalusia's high society as a means of warding off the heat and

Dolores Huerta is a labor leader and civil rights activist from New Mexico who has dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of workers, immigrants, and women. Huerta, along with Cesar Chavez, co-founded the United Farm Workers and was the first woman to have

All countries in Latin America have rich cultures and complex histories, but there's a group of nations in the region that shares one key fact: they all celebrate their Independence Day in September. Some of these countries share their independence date, some achieved their independence

José Alberto Mujica Cordano, better known as Pepe Mujica, is a former revolutionary and politician who served as president of Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. As a young man, Mujica was tortured and imprisoned for over a decade for his political ideals and activities during

When the Thirteen Colonies rebelled against the British Crown, they quickly turned for help to the empire's three major rivals: Spain, France, and the Netherlands (the Dutch Republic, at the time). Spain played a major role as an ally in the American Revolution providing funds,

Inti Raymi is an ancient Inca ceremony in honor of the god Inti ('Sun' in Quechua). Every year on June 24, people from all over the world gather in Cusco, Perú, to celebrate Inti Raymi with music, dancing, reenactments and offerings to the Sun god.

In 1898, the mighty Spanish empire was crumbling and rapidly losing territories. The final turning point was the explosion of the USS Maine in the Havana Harbor that led to the Spanish-American War where Spain lost its last remaining territories, including Cuba and Puerto Rico.

The state of California is one of the many places in the American continent named by the Spanish conquistadores. However, unlike other places, the origin of this word is something of a mystery. Click play to listen to the different theories surrounding the word 'California':

Fanesca is a traditional dish from Ecuador that it's only eaten during Semana Santa (Holy Week). This traditional dish represents Ecuadorean multiethnic society and it's a true example of its cultural syncretism. Dating back to pre-Hispanic times, la fanesca was part of the Pawkar Raymi

Víctor Jara was a singer-songwriter, teacher, theater director and political activist from Chile who was brutally murdered by Pinochet's military regime. Famous for his folk protest songs and his key role in the social musical movement "Nueva canción chilena" (New Chilean Song), Jara was an