Historian Jay Winik writes about the leadup to the outbreak of the Civil War in “1861: The Lost Peace.” The' Andrew DeMillo ...

Mexico is about to join the club. Following a controversial constitutional change that the outgoing president, Andrés Manuel ...

Lomnitz’s book explores the historical construction of the Mexican state and analyzes its failure to adapt successfully to its neoliberal transformation.

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Latin American friends have expressed their admiration for President Ho Chi Minh, who led the Vietnamese people to victories ...

Local history was explored at the Villa San Agustín de Laredo Genealogical Society’s recent meeting, as renowned historian Dr. Jerry Thompson spoke about two of South Texas’ most influential ...

Retired professor Stephen L. Hardin has written two standard books of Texas history, one about the revolution, another about ...

While promoting her latest book, ‘My Name Is Emilia del Valle,’ the celebrated author discusses independence for women, censorship and surviving a coup.

It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.

the Mexican holiday celebrates a battle won in the French-Mexican War in 1862. Before heading out to celebrate, here’s a look at the history and meaning of Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo, ...

(FOX40.COM) — Cinco de Mayo is a popular Mexican holiday, celebrated throughout the United States and Mexico. Often confused for Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo instead marks the 1862 ...

Political pressure from the United States and military support encouraged France to withdraw from Mexico in 1867 after the Civil War ... 16 is the true Mexican Independence Day, as many celebrate ...