Contrary to what you might think, most Mexican food is neither hot nor buried under lots of tomato sauce and melted cheese as it often is outside of Mexico. Explore the wide, rich variety of Mexican cuisine and the common eating habits...

Mexico can be divided into seven regions: Baja California, the North, the Pacific coast, the central coast, the central highlands, the South, and the Yucatán Peninsula. Except for Baja California, each of these regions is home to at...

Mexico is one of the most populous countries in the world. At four times the size of Spain, it’s one of the largest. Geographically, it’s also one of the most diverse countries. It includes nearly every geological formation found in the...

Monte Albán was abandoned around 800 CE during a widespread period of upheaval across Mesoamerica, likely due to a mix of internal elite conflict, environmental stress, and growing disconnect between rulers and commoners. While power...

During the Classic period, Monte Albán experienced a flourishing of elite culture, seen in its art, rulers’ monuments, richly decorated tombs, and increasingly exclusive ceremonial spaces. Tombs and murals emphasized genealogy, divine...

Around 200 CE, Monte Albán underwent major political changes marked by the rise of a new elite, internal conflict, and a transformation of its ceremonial core—reflected in the dismantling and reuse of earlier monuments like the danzantes...

The Zapotecs developed one of Mesoamerica’s earliest and most extensive writing systems, with a large corpus found at Monte Albán—though the script remains mostly undeciphered today. While we can read some calendar glyphs and names, the...

Monte Albán’s Building L houses many danzantes—stone reliefs long thought to depict dancers but now widely interpreted as representations of sacrifice, with some scholars suggesting alternative meanings like bloodletting rituals. These...

Monte Albán’s early history is marked by rapid growth and aggressive expansion, transforming it into the dominant power in the Valley of Oaxaca by 300 BCE. As it extended control over surrounding regions through conquest and influence,...

Monte Albán, founded around 500 BCE, was built on a commanding mountaintop at the heart of the Valley of Oaxaca, offering spiritual prestige and strategic defensibility. Despite its challenging terrain, the city rapidly grew into the...

Before Monte Albán rose to prominence, San José Mogote was the leading settlement in the Valley of Oaxaca around 1300 BCE. Thanks to advanced irrigation, it grew into the valley’s largest village and an important ceremonial center. Over...

The Mexican state of Oaxaca boasts a rich pre-Columbian history, having been one of the earliest regions in the Americas to domesticate crops and develop permanent settlements. It was home to the Zapotec civilization, who built urban...

Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...

Easy Languages is an international video project aiming at supporting people worldwide to learn languages through authentic street interviews and expose the street culture of participating partner countries abroad. Episodes are produced...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Mexican War of Independence

4 Canadians are among the injured after a small plane used to transport skydivers crashed on a Mexican beach on Sunday, reports say.

Mexico is the second worst-affected country by coronavirus in Latin America after Brazil.

One popular government initiative is an online COVID-19 information campaign, but its success depends on the internet connection.

Glide over the vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico, with stunning drone footage showcasing its colorful colonial architecture, bustling markets, and surrounding mountains. Experience the rich culture and history of this UNESCO World Heritage...

Indian tribe representatives carry goats, chickens and other gifts to the ritual dance before President Abelardo Rodriguez / CU president and his wife seated watching performance / costumed women stand holding gifts on their heads /...

Time lapse of Hijera el Aqua mineral springs near Oaxaca mexico.

Mexican painter Francisco Toledo whose work was inspired by social and environmental causes has died aged 79 (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)

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Oaxaca Mexico Market Sweets