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  • Madre Conchita: Faith, Politics, and Power in Post‑Revolutionary Mexico

    Madre Conchita: Faith, Politics, and Power in Post‑Revolutionary Mexico
    2026/09/18
    This episode dives into the controversial case of Madre Conchita, a Capuchin sister whose alleged involvement in the 1928 assassination of President-elect Álvaro Obregón sparked a clash between religion and state, gender roles, and the legacy of the Mexican Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • Mayan Secrets of the Chiapas Jungle: From Guided Trails to LiDAR

    Mayan Secrets of the Chiapas Jungle: From Guided Trails to LiDAR
    2026/09/18
    This episode uncovers how indigenous guides and cutting‑edge LiDAR technology are reshaping our understanding of Chiapas's lost Mayan cities, from Lacanja‑Kuná to Sac Balam. It traces the dialogue between community knowledge, modern archaeology, and Mexican heritage law, revealing a new partnership between past and present. Listeners will hear stories of discovery, cultural preservation, and the challenges of balancing tourism with respect for sacred sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 分
  • From Cortés to Controversy: Bullfighting's Legacy in New Spain and Modern Mexico

    From Cortés to Controversy: Bullfighting's Legacy in New Spain and Modern Mexico
    2026/09/18
    This episode traces how bullfighting entered Mexico after the conquest, became a symbol of colonial power, and today sparks debate over animal rights and cultural heritage. From early corridas in Tenochtitlán to modern legislative compromises, we examine the sport’s evolution and its place in Mexican identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分
  • Volkswagen Beetle in Mexico: A Cultural and Industrial Legacy

    Volkswagen Beetle in Mexico: A Cultural and Industrial Legacy
    2026/09/18
    From Puebla’s assembly line to the streets of Mexico City, the iconic vocho became a symbol of Mexican industrial progress, economic opportunity, and everyday cultural life. This episode traces how foreign investment shaped labor practices, sparked urban mobility revolutions, and left an enduring legacy on modern Mexican identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 分
  • The Mexican Liberal Party: Seeds of Revolution – From Reform to Radical Uprising

    The Mexican Liberal Party: Seeds of Revolution – From Reform to Radical Uprising
    2026/09/18
    Explore how the early 20th‑century Mexican Liberal Party, born from reformist ideals and propelled by the Flores Magón brothers, evolved into a militant movement that set the stage for the 1910 Revolution. Hear the stories of strikes, clandestine uprisings, and their lasting imprint on Mexico’s constitution and labor laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Eight Deer Jaguar Claw – Rise of a Mixtec Powerhouse

    Eight Deer Jaguar Claw – Rise of a Mixtec Powerhouse
    2026/09/18
    In this episode, Tony takes listeners deep into the life and legacy of Eight Deer Jaguar Claw, a 12th‑century Mixtec ruler whose military campaigns, diplomatic marriages, and administrative innovations reshaped La Mixteca. Using primary sources like the Codex Zouche‑Nuttall, he uncovers how alliances and statecraft forged one of Mexico’s earliest complex states and what that legacy means for modern Mexican identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 分
  • The Photographs of Miguel Pro’s Execution: How Visual Media Became an Unexpected Weapon in the Cristero War

    The Photographs of Miguel Pro’s Execution: How Visual Media Became an Unexpected Weapon in the Cristero War
    2026/09/18
    Explore how a state‑commissioned photo of priest Miguel Pro's execution turned into a powerful martyr symbol, fueling Catholic resistance and reshaping Mexico’s political landscape. We unpack the imagery, its unintended propaganda role, and the lasting impact on Mexican identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Alvarado’s Leap: Myth or Reality – The Spanish Conquest Debate

    Alvarado’s Leap: Myth or Reality – The Spanish Conquest Debate
    2026/09/18
    Dive into the controversial tale of Hernán Alvarado’s legendary canal leap during the Noche Triste, examining archival evidence, historiographical debates, and the broader context of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分