Martín de Alarcón: The Forgotten Founder of San Antonio
byMartín de Alarcón, a Spanish sailor, thrived in the world of the Spanish military. The Spanish crown appointed him to protect the country in…
Latin American Studies
Bilingual Education in the Edgewood District for the Past 50 Years
byIn late-March 1969, professors, activists, School Board members, and education experts flocked to a room at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, Texas on…
On the Road Again: Charlotte Kahl’s Journey Along the Old Spanish Trail
byFew of those who are passionate about history have dedicated as many years to a single project as Charlotte Kahl. Many find interest in…
1986 Argentina vs England World Cup Quarterfinal: Diego Armando Maradona’s “Hand Of God”
byBorn and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 30, 1961, Diego Armando Maradona began his football career at the age of nine and…
Cabeza de Vaca: Getting Lost and Captured in Spanish America
byThe stories of the Spanish conquistadors, of men that believed themselves to be conquerors fighting and exploring for God and gold, are well known….
The Girl from Ipanema
byImagine a song so innovative that it rivaled one of The Beatles’ most popular song of their career “Yesterday.” In an era dominated by…
Autodefensas: Mexico’s Self-Defense Forces
byIt is estimated that, by the 1980s, Mexico’s drug cartels were slowly forming and beginning to operate. By the early 2000s, their presence was…
The Legend Behind Teotihuacán
byAt the heart of the mighty Aztec empire laid the capital Tenochtitlan, the Venice of the new world. No other civilization at the time…
The Chilean 33: Escaping the Depths
byCan you imagine being trapped in a mine for more than two months, not knowing whether you would get rescued, or even if someone…
“Que Padre!” Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla: The Father of Mexican Independence
byEvery 16th of September, there is a great celebration that occurs in Mexico. It is the celebration of independence, also known as “El Grito…
Indigenous Students Learning Math Like Their Mayan Ancestors
byImagine learning math in ancient times where nature and the environment were the only resources for learning. Before using calculators and textbooks to learn…
Che Guevara: Road to Radical
byHis face is known all over the world. With his long thick hair and charismatic stare, Che Guevara is globally recognized as a symbol…
The Corpse Without Peace: Evita
byWinner of the Fall 2018 StMU History Media Award for Best Descriptive Article The echo of her name still resonates in the hearts of…
The March of the One Hundred Thousand: The Brazilian Student Protest of 1968
by“The year that did not end.” “The year that ended badly.” “The year that ended a few weeks early.”1 For Latin Americans, this year…
A Deadly Path Towards Sainthood: The Assassination of Monsignor Oscar Romero
byWinner of the Fall 2018 StMU History Media Award for Best Overall Research It was March 24, 1980. At 6:30 PM, Monsignor Oscar Romero…
The River that Can Cook Creatures Alive: Peru’s Mysterious Boiling River
byWinner of the Fall 2018 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “Latin American History” In the city of Lima,…
Pablo Escobar, Robin Hood or Drug Dealer?
byWinner of the Fall 2018 StMU History Media Award for Best Article in the Category of “International Studies” Drugs, money, girls, power. That’s what…
El Chapo: His Great Escape from Prison
byHave you ever imagined being a billionaire? How about being a fugitive? Well, El Chapo was both a billionaire and a fugitive. Joaquin “El…
The Aztec Origins of Día de Los Muertos
byMany people know of the Mexican holiday Día de Los Muertos, which is filled with vibrant colors and intricately painted faces. What many people don’t…
Magic Water Mountain: The Foundation of Tenochtitlan
byWhen the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the valley of Mexico, they discovered something mystical. They viewed this place as the Venice of the New…