Mayan mathematics is not only part of the cultural heritage but also represents a powerful tool for the development of logical and …
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Chichén Itzá Grand Museum celebrates its first anniversary
The Chichén Itzá Grand Museum commemorated its first anniversary with an academic and cultural program open to the public, highlighting its role …
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Fossil remains of a giant sloth found in a cenote in Yucatan
An extraordinary discovery occurred in recent days when it was confirmed that remains found in 2023 in a cenote in Yucatan correspond …
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Invitation to visit the Biblioteca Yucatanense; “It is not just for researchers,” says the Secretary of Culture
The head of the Ministry of Culture, Patricia Martín Briceño, announced that the Biblioteca Yucatanense (Yucatan Library) has reaffirmed its identity with …
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Violent end to a riot: 46 years ago, the brutality of the federal government was felt in Mérida
On September 6, 1979, the Juárez Penitentiary in Mérida, Yucatán, was the scene of a riot that shocked local society. Three inmates, …
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The Three Wise Men: Tradition in Yucatan that fills children with excitement every January 6
The celebration of Three Kings Day, every January 6, is one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Mexico, and Yucatán is …
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The Auto de Fe of Maní, Yucatán, 1562: A dark chapter of colonial history
July 12, 1562, marked a significant and tragic episode in the history of the Yucatan Peninsula: the Maní auto de fe. This …
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The traditional Rex Cinema in the Santiago neighborhood will reopen its doors in 2025
The Rex Cinema located in the Santiago neighborhood in downtown Mérida has been sporting a renovated façade for days. According to what …
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Cabañuelas, an ancient method of climate prediction that begins on the first day of the year
Despite the technological advance of our era, cabañuelas, a pre-Hispanic climate prediction method, continue to be used in Mayan communities in Yucatan …
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Reconnecting Yucatecan Families: Utilizing PeopleFinder.info for Genealogical Research
The Yucatán Peninsula is an intricate interlacement of historical, cultural, and traditional importance. Most of the families here are very proud of …