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Mexico
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "Jesus Malverde" 
 Story about Mexican folk hero Jesus Malverde (known as "the Angel of the Poor" and "The Generous Bandit") and how he has also become the patron saint of Mexican drug smugglers. Discusses the legend of Malverde, his shrine in Culiacan, Mexico, drug smuggling, and controversies related to Malverde. Excerpted from the book "True Tales From Another Mexico"; part of the website for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program "Drug Wars." http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/drugs/business/malverde.html Topics: Crime, History By Place Last updated Nov 17, 2005 The Conquest of Mexico
This presentation, originally created by a history professor for an entry-level university course, has the goal of providing a "learning environment for students to learn historical thinking skills while studying one of the most important events in world history, the conquest of Mexico" by the Spaniards. It includes material for teachers and students, maps, primary sources documents, and a brief timeline (1492-1521). Part of the American Historical Association's teaching and learning materials collection. http://www.historians.org/Tl/LessonPlans/ca/Fitch/ Topics: History By Place Last updated Oct 31, 2007 History of Mexican Independence
Introduction to the history of Mexican Independence Day. Shortly before dawn on September 16, 1810, Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called the Indians and mestizos (persons of mixed race) to retaliate against the Spaniards. "Every year at midnight on September 15, Mexicans shout the grito, honoring the crucial, impulsive action" by Hidalgo. From Mexonine.com, a website founded by an author and radio host who specializes in business and retirement in Mexico. http://www.mexonline.com/grito.htm Topics: History By Place, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Sep 19, 2006 José Clemente Orozco: The Epic of American Civilization
Details about the mural "The Epic of American Civilization" painted by José Clemente Orozco between 1932 and 1934. The mural is "a complex and compelling narrative that covers the history of the Americas from the migration of the Aztecs into central Mexico to the development of our modern industrialized society." Features images of the mural, a downloadable brochure, and audio commentaries. From the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College. http://hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/collections/overview/americas/mesoamerica/murals/ Topics: Art, History By Place, United States History Last updated Sep 24, 2007 Los Alamos National Laboratory
This laboratory, operated by the University of California for the Nuclear Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy, was the site of the development of the first atomic bomb and continues to house research projects in areas such as advanced materials, lasers, bioscience, and nuclear weapons. The site features a history of the lab, news, information about education and internship programs, and links to the library catalog and the Bradbury Science Museum. Searchable. http://www.lanl.gov/ Topics: Education, Energy, Government, History By Place, Science, Technology, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 20, 2005 Maps of the Pimería: Early Cartography of the Southwest
"Pimería was a province or region--never precisely defined--of Spanish colonial Mexico encompassing what is now southern Arizona and northern Sonora, the name being derived from the Pima Indians who live in the region." This site includes over twenty-five maps, ranging in date from 1556 to 1854. Each map features a description and information about the cartographer; some also have brief historical background notes. From the University of Arizona Library. http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/pimeriamaps/ Topics: History By Place, Maps, U.S. History By Place, U.S. Maps Last updated Mar 1, 2006 Mesoweb: An Exploration of Mesoamerican Cultures
This site is "devoted to ancient Mesoamerica and its cultures: the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacano, Toltec, Mixtec, Zapotec and others." Find photos, map, animations, videos, rubbings of Maya sculptures, and an illustrated encyclopedia. Includes related links. Some information in Spanish. A joint venture of the Pre-Columbian Art Research Institute (PARI) and Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Antropologia y Historia (INAH). http://www.mesoweb.com/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place, Native Americans, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Mexican Treasures of the Smithsonian
Companion to an exhibit that "showcases collections from across the [Smithsonian] institution that illustrate Mexico as a place of human, scientific, and historical wonder." View selected images and short essays on topics such as early cultures, religion and festivals, New World foods, natural heritage, languages, labor, changing borders, money and stamps, and popular culture. In English and Spanish. From the Smithsonian Latino Center. http://latino.si.edu/Mexican%20Treasures/index.html Topics: History By Place Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Mexico
A collection of "articles, books, essays, documents, historical photos," links, and more concerning the history of Mexico, including pre-Columbian, conquest and colonial period, nineteenth century, and twentieth century. From the Historical Text Archive. http://historicaltextarchive.com/links.php?op=viewlink&cid=1 Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 31, 2005 Mexico for Kids
This website for children explores the history, culture, government, geography, and biodiversity of Mexico through essays, games, recipes, and other activities. Learn about indigenous groups, music, holidays, food, traditions, myth and stories, rulers, branches of government, and more. Also available in Spanish, Italian, and French. From the website for the Presidency of the Republic of Mexico. http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, History By Place Last updated Oct 4, 2007 Mexico: From Empire to Revolution
This online exhibit presents photographs dating from Mexico's appointment of Benito Juarez as Acting President in 1857 up to the Revolution in 1910. Contains a chronology, maps, a glossary, a bibliography, and information on the photographers featured in the exhibit (including Desire Charnay, Francois Aubert, Augustus Le Plongeon, and William Henry Jackson). From the Getty Research Institute. http://getty.edu/research/conducting_research/digitized_collections/mexico/ Topics: History By Place, Maps, Maps by Place, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jun 3, 2004 Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries
This exhibit explores the history of Mexican art, beginning in 1500 BC. It looks at pre-Columbian archaeological sites including those of the Olmecs and Mayas, Chichén Itzá, Monte Alban, Teotihuacán, and Tenochtitlán. It continues with the art of religious structures, secular institutions, and landscapes. It then brings the viewer up to the 20th century and includes images of the works of Diego Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and others. Each image is accompanied by a brief description. Also includes an art game, a timeline, other activities, related readings, and links. http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/ Topics: Archaeology, Art by Region, History By Place, Native Americans Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Mission Churches of the Sonoran Desert
Photographs and a brief description of nine missions in the Sonoran Desert, seven in northern Sonora, Mexico, and two in southern Arizona. Includes a short history of the missions and of the first missionary in the area, Father Eusebio Francisco Kino. http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/missions/ Topics: History By Place, Photograph Collections: Regional, Religion Last updated May 15, 2005 National Atomic Museum
This "is the nation's only Congressionally chartered museum of nuclear science and history." The site features an illustrated overview of the development of nuclear weapons and the growth of nuclear medicine, covering topics such as the Manhattan Project and Madame Curie. Also includes information about museum exhibits and programs. Searchable. http://www.atomicmuseum.org/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Physics, Science, U.S. History By Place, Weapons Last updated May 29, 2006 New Mexico's Cultural Treasures
Database of New Mexico's museums, parks, and monuments. Also features photos, a timeline of New Mexico history, and an events calendar. Searchable, and browsable by region and category. http://www.nmculturaltreasures.org/ Topics: History By Place, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 5, 2007 Old Tijuana Virtual Postcard Tour
This site provides a "historical look back at Tijuana, Mexico viewed from the last century, during which it grew considerably on the flow of tourist visitor's dollars." The site features dozens of images of historical postcards and a brief history of Tijuana. http://www.digthatcrazyfarout.com/oldtj/ Topics: Collectors & Collecting, History By Place Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Otomi Cutout Figurines
"This exhibit presents examples of different varieties of Otomi [Mexican Indian] cutout figurines" which are "used by religious leaders in rituals and offerings performed to control the spirits represented in the cutouts." Provides an introduction to and images of kinship, fertility, nature, anti-culture, and intermediary (between human and spirit worlds) cutout figures made from amate paper. From the Museum of Anthropology, University of Missouri-Columbia. http://anthromuseum.missouri.edu/minigalleries/otomi/intro.shtml Topics: History By Place Last updated Oct 31, 2008 Portals to the World: History: Mexico
Compilation of annotated links to "electronic resources on the history of Mexico which includes timelines, chronologies, biographical dictionaries, and auxiliary studies," as selected by Library of Congress subject experts in the Hispanic Division. Includes links to general sites and to sites about specific events and groups, such as the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the U.S.-Mexican War, and the Zapatistas. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/mexico/resources/mexico-history.html Topics: History By Place Last updated Jan 9, 2006 San Diego Natural History Museum Field Guide
This guide serves as an introduction to the natural history of southern California and the Baja California peninsula. Contains illustrated guides to plants, amphibians, reptiles, fossils, minerals, and marine life of the region. Also features links to nature walks as well as checklists of plant and animal species that may be spotted in and around San Diego County. Read brief essays on bats, paleontology, earthquakes and earthquake faults, and more. http://www.sdnhm.org/fieldguide/ Topics: History By Place, Science Last updated Nov 21, 2005 The South Texas Border, 1900-1920: Photographs from the Robert Runyon Collection
A collection of over 8,000 photographs (including glass negatives, lantern slides, nitrate negatives, prints, and postcards) of South Texas and the Mexican border, taken by commercial photographer Robert Runyon. Features images of the Mexican Revolution, Fort Brown, and the Rio Grande Valley. Searchable by keyword and browsable by subject. Also contains a brief biography of Runyon and maps of the lower Rio Grande region. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/runyon/ Topics: History By Place, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, U.S. History By Place Last updated Oct 16, 2009 The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame
Explore the Mesoamerican world and the history of this ancient ball game from over 3000 years ago. Learn about the culture, artwork, game in nine cultures including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. There is a timeline displaying what was simultaneously occurring around the world. There is also information about the game, uniform, court, and ball as well as an opportunity to experience the game either by watching or playing. http://www.ballgame.org/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place, Native Americans Last updated Aug 29, 2002 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Complete text of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War. Includes the elusive Article X, which was stricken from the treaty by United States Senate Amendments. "From the Monterey County (California) Historical Society. http://www.mchsmuseum.com/treaty.html Topics: Government, History By Place, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 30, 2005 U.S.-Mexican War (1846-1848)
This site presents the history of the war including its prelude, aftermath, and legacy. The timeline helps place the period in context from Hernan Cortes' conquest of the Aztecs to Mexican independence from Spain to Texas' independence. A discussion forum and related resources are provided. All resources are available in English and Spanish. http://www.pbs.org/kera/usmexicanwar/ Topics: History By Place, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Apr 7, 2001 |
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