Symbol of the Divine: The Jaguar’s Powerful Connection to the Maya
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. The Maya ancestors came from a time when the Universe, and all she had to offer, were revered. They prayed to the sun and the moon, the way modern man prays to a monolithic being. They could read the stars as if they were a roadmap and had elected keepers […]
This Spanish Colony Remained Nearly Untouched by the Outside World
Credit: Nuestro Stories Las Trampas was a town originally settled by 12 families of Spanish colonizers in 1751. Unlike most of the European settlements of the area, however, once those families took hold and the village grew, Las Trampas effectively became utterly untouched by the burgeoning growth of the outside world around them. Nonetheless, the […]
San Gabriel De Yunque-Ouinge, Where the Earth Heals Itself
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Once the Spanish were finished colonizing Mexico, they began to stretch their reach further, with aims on the area known as New Mexico, with the first incursion beginning as early as 1540 when Vazquez de Coronado began his first destructive exploration of the Pueblo land. As he could not get […]
The Friendship Between Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo, and Kati Horna
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. World War II was a time of great turmoil for humanity. Not only were a majority of countries in some way involved in the fighting, suffering massive casualties throughout the war, but it was also a time when many were forced to flee and seek refuge away from their homes. Under […]
The Origins of the First Brewery Built in Mexico
Credit: Nuestro Stories Though beer is not traditionally associated with one of the major exports of Mexico, the history of beer in the Americas dates back to the 1500s. Don Alonso de Herrera built the first European-style brewery in the “new world.” Read more: Thanks to An Afro-Latina, The Bronx Has Its First Independent Bookstore […]
This Presidio Served as a Military Location for Four Independent Nations
Credit: Nuestro Stories The Presidio Nuestro Senora de Loreto de la Bahia, located in the area now known as Goliad, Texas, was an area known for its military significance. The Presidio served the people of four independent nations – Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the eventual United States. Read more: This Presidio Has […]
This Historic District Was Once a Major Port Along the Rio Grande
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Located mere miles from the Mexican border is the historic district of Roma, TX. During its heyday, the area was known as one of the most important port towns along the Rio Grande and is currently one of the only areas that acts as a completely preserved and intact example […]
The Men of ‘El Boom’: Garcia Marquez, Cortazar, and Fuentes
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. I think many of us can attest that some friendships come along and leave no lasting marks. They were good for the moments they existed, and eventually, those moments dissipated. Yet when we are lucky, we can form friendships with people who help shape us, form us, and encourage our […]
These Islands Were Home to Some of the Most Preserved Connections to African Culture
Credit: Nuestro Stories The Gullah/Geechee Historic Corridor extends from as far south as Jacksonville, Florida, and as far north as Wilmington, North Carolina. The area, which is home to 80 barrier islands and about 30 miles inland, was originally inhabited by the Gullah people of the Carolinas, and the Geechee people of Georgia and Florida. […]
From Commerce to the Catalyst: This Barrio was the Starting Point of the Pueblo Revolt
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. It was in the early 1600s when the first Spanish colonizers made their way to New Mexico, and began building the area that is now known as the Barrio de Analco, considered one of the oldest residential neighborhoods of European descent. Like other areas where the Spanish had spread their […]
Casa Dr. Concha Melendez Ramirez is Dedicated to the Mother of Puerto Rican Literature
Credit: Nuestro Stories Doctora Concha Melendez Ramirez was a prominent literary critic and one of the most prolific voices in Puerto Rican literature. Not only was she considered one of the greatest writers of her generation, but she also played an integral role in the Generacion del Treinta, a literary movement that grew in direct […]
Five Latino Series You Might Not Have Known About
Image courtesy of Nuestro Stories. Representation matters — or should I say positive representation matters. It’s a topic that has become more and more prevalent in today’s pop culture. From movies to television. From books to animated series. Whatever method or medium creativity can take, representation is a big topic. Not only does positive representation through […]