What is an apocalypse? And does the Maya civilization qualify?
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What is an apocalypse? And does the Maya civilization qualify?
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As I write about Mex-Latin America artists, I am stunned by the over-sized amount of talent I keep uncovering. After the Revolution, a new era unfolded with a flourishing art scene.
“Tres Revolucionarios,” by Roberto de la Selva, Nicaraguan artist. Carved and painted on white mahogany, 1932.
THE MAYA WORLD. Archeology reporter Alma Reed at Uxmal, in a New York Times photo, 1923.
On the back, she wrote: "Detail of the Temple of the Nuns, Uxmal showing artistic use of serpent motif, the basis of the Mayan decorative scheme.” Reed lived many lives.
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A tragic Yucatán romance defined the dramatic life of outlier and reporter, Alma Reed. It’s quite a tale. Her NYTimes “The Well of the Maya’s Human Sacrifice,” went viral and brought the ancient Maya onto the world stage, and also Alma Reed.
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Crossing borders for that perfect smile? You're not alone.
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“Cabeza Azteca.” By Roberto Montenegro, artist, muralist and illustrator, one of the first to be involved in the Mexican muralism movement after the Mexican Revolution.
As with many Maya antiquities, this stela, which helped support the throne at Palenque, 650 CE, sits not in Mexico but at Museum of the Americas, Madrid.
It’s one of four Maya gods that supports the sky over the Earth.
Acquired during the first Spanish excavation Spanish in the Americas, 1787.
Catch that Isla Mujeres Ferry! Island life is the right life, unless you miss the ferry. . .
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Rumored to be Spielberg’s prototype for Indiana Jones, Yucatán explorer Sylvanus Morley worked at excavating Chichen Itza for 20 years while also moonlighting as a secret agent during WWI.
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“How Can Mexico Better Address Its Street Dog Population.” Dogs are a part of Mexican life—both domestic and non. Read about it here.
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At age 13 Lucia Ixchiu became a peaceful activist for change, but circumstances beyond her control led her into political activism and a winning Cannes documentary.
"Cannes Winner Lucia Ixchiu Turns Guatemalan Tragedy into Documentary Activism.”
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Mexican Christmas magic—how the holiday spirit ignited new friendships. "From Strangers to Friends in Mexico at Christmas."
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Coba Pyramids—Why this Yucatán site still feels like a discovery.
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WINTER SOLSTICE is December 21 this year and our shortest day. From today until summer solstice in June, we’ll gain sunlight. Due to the Earth's orbit and daily rotational motion—such as the wobble in the Earth's axis—the time and date of the solstice varies yearly.
Happy Winter Solstice!!
Coba Pyramids—Why this Yucatán site still feels like a discovery. And they're climable!
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THE MAYA WORLD. From 'Doors of Merida y Yucatán.' Photo Alejandro Castellanos.
Timely as I’m writing about this lovely turquoise color that literally went extinct: Azul Maya.
MEXICO launches national native corn plan, “Corn is the Root,” to promote conservation, production and marketing of its 59 native corn varieties.
It will assist 1.5 million small farmers who cultivate milpas of corn, squash and beans by purchasing equipment to be collectively accessible to all.
In the #Yucatán, the pyramid site Ek Balam never fails to amaze.
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I thought they were going to do that? A few years ago. . .
We all have our stories to tell. Here’s mine:
“Ancient Pyramids and Endless Blue: My Yucatán Story.”
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“Wilma remained over the state for over 64 hours before finally moving off, leaving six destroyed municipalities in its wake. It was the most intense hurricane to ever hit the region.”
--October 21, 2005--
How we survived it. "Running from the Storm."
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When southwestern archeolgists gather to discuss Paquimé, the more they try to unravel its mysteries, the less clear their findings become.
Read more in link, "Paquimé: Mysterious Mexico World Heritage Site That Still Puzzles Archeologists."
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Paquimé: Mysterious Mexico World Heritage Site That Still Puzzles Archeologists, in Chihuahua.
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The forgotten history of cowboys of the Old West--Indigenous Mesoamericans.
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Indigenous cowboys? Yessiree! Read all about it:
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Are we living in a transition time from the Maya calendar's December 21, 2021 prophecy? Or does it just feel like it?
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This iconic Mexican Caribbean pueblo, Tulum, made famous by its beauty, is at a crossroads. Read about it in: Has Tulum Lost Its Luster?
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The ancient Maya had a fascination with cycles of time. Read about it here:
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THE MAYA WORLD. Maya queens were also warriors.
Lady Six Sky of Dos Pilas, Guatemala, launched eight military campaigns in five years, torching the cities of her enemies. Part 4 of May Warrior Queens.
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The Magic of Yucatán Cuisine: How Marketplace Traditions Shaped Centuries of Food Culture.
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