Mexican archaeologists have excavated more sections of the Aztec “tower of skulls” in the heart of Mexico City, according to the National Institute of Anthropology and History. <br/>

In this video, the history and preparation of the popular Mexican dish, the burrito, are explored. It explains the origins of the name and how it became a staple in Mexican-American communities in the 19th century. The video also...

With the 2020 election getting ever closer we wanted to examine some of Trump's core 2016 promises and see if he delivered. Today we'll be taking a look at Trumps famous mantra of 'building the wall' and almost as crucially 'making...

Get the skinny on the basics behind the North American Free Trade Agreement.

New technology converts chicken manure into an eco-friendly revenue stream for farmers Description: Lee Blaney's lab at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, smells somewhat like a barnyard, and with good reason. With support...

The US and Mexico have redrawn the historic trade agreement - but where might that leave Canada?

This year's theme for Earth Science Week is "Exploring Energy." How do hurricanes get their energy? NASA hurricane scientist Dr. Jeff Halverson explains how hurricanes draw energy from the ocean surface. The video also provides an...

The Battle of the Alamo has become the stuff of legend – when 200 brave Texan fighters took a stand against a Mexican force of thousands. But there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

Today, Texas is famous around the world as being the most American state of them all – but it once belonged to Mexico. For almost a decade, it was an independent republic.

The Chicano Art Movement was an explosion of Mexican-American culture that established a unique artistic identity in the United States - and raised up a new political voice.

Learn more about the Tejanos and the Texas Revolution.

This video explains Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican tradition that honors the deceased. It explains the cultural significance of the holiday, including the belief that spirits of the dead are reunited with their loved ones....

What kinds of technology did the pre-columbian of the Americas master? Stay tuned to find out about the great constructions of the original people on this land.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Southwestern Region of the United States. The individual states of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada are presented in detail.

This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Alabama.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Mountain Region of the United States. The individual states of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana are presented in detail.

This program explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of the Pacific Region of the United States. The individual states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are presented in detail.

In 1993, Ellen Ochoa wrote her name in the stars – as the first Hispanic woman to enter orbit. She continues to inspire generations of aspiring astronauts today.

Learn more about the Battle of the Alamo with John Richardson, a historian with Alamo Trust, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas.

Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities and it was likely to have been one of the mythical great cities, or Tollans, referred to in later Mesoamerican literature. The city may have had the most diverse population in the Maya...

A Maya warrior describes the city of Chichen Itza and some of its buildings.

This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used

An explorer looks at the Ancient Maya form of writing, the hieroglyphs and a mention of the Dresden Codex

This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.