During the Spanish Civil War, three fearless photographers risked their lives to immortalize the raw and devastating realities of both the battlefields and daily life in Spain. Together, Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David Seymour (all pseudonyms) captured over 4000 film negatives that were kept locked for 70 years inside a suitcase that survived wars, dictatorships, and a voyage across the ocean until they were finally recovered in Mexico in 2007.

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Mole is more than just a sauce; it's a rich, elaborate and harmonious combination of ingredients and flavors that represents the complexity of Mexican culture. The origins of this delicious sauce date back to pre-Hispanic times where it was only served in religious ceremonies. It evolved into the exquisite dish we know today, thanks to the fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and the new European and Asian ingredients that became available in local markets.

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25 years ago, a curious and enthusiastic Latina child named Dora made her TV debut in a highly-interactive and educational cartoon show for pre-schoolers. "Dora, la exploradora" completely broke the mold for kids' show: she was Latina, curious, she went on adventures, y hablaba español! Through this innovative show, kids all over the world have improved their motor, interpersonal, and linguistic skills (both in English & Spanish) while having lots of fun.

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Acacoyagua is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico, although at first glance you might think you took a wrong turn to Japan. This picturesque town is the first community of Japanese immigrants that settled in Chiapas in 1897, following a treaty between both nations. Those first immigrants and their descendants had to overcome many obstacles through the years, but now Mexican and Japanese traditions live in harmony in Acacoyagua, resulting in a unique cultural identity that can't be found anywhere else.

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Every November 1st and 2nd, thousands of Ecuadoreans gather at cemeteries bringing food, flowers, candles, and personal objects of the deceased to celebrate Día de los Finados. The Day of the Dead celebration combines Ecuador's ancestral indigenous traditions with Catholic practices to create a unique celebration of life and death that strengths community bonds and keeps the memory of their dearly departed dear and near to their hearts. Click play to learn all about the special foods, flowers and traditions that make el Día de Muertos ecuatoriano one of its kind!

Lola Álvarez Bravo was the first Mexican female photographer. She learned the art and trade of photography from her renowned husband Manuel Álvarez Bravo, but soon she started to develop her own style. In an art world dominated by male artists, Lola made a name for herself by capturing the everyday life of post-revolution Mexico in black and white. Rural schools, street markets, children playing and workers hard-at-work rebuilding the country were some of her favorite topics in an ever-changing society.

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The Nazca are an ancestral culture from modern-day Peru. This highly sophisticated culture made great technological advances in ceramics, textiles and agriculture, including the development of underground aqueducts. However, most people around the world know them for the so-called Nazca Lines. These mysterious lines carved into the ground, forming complex and detailed shapes only seen from high above, have puzzled scholars and the public alike for over a century.

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Queen Isabella I of Spain is one of the most prominent and controversial figures in the history of Spain. Better known as Isabella the Catholic, she and her husband Ferdinand the Catholic reigned during key global transformational periods such as the political and religious unification of Spain, the end of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula, and the 'discovery' of the New World. Queen Isabella not only sponsored Christopher Columbus expeditions, she also took a keen interest in ensuring the rights of the indigenous peoples of America.

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Assata Shakur was the first woman to appear on the FBI Most Wanted Terrorists list. She was a controversial political activist, first within the Black Panther Party and later with the Black Liberation Army. She fought against the systemic oppression of her community and the injustices of the American legal system. After a daring prison break, Assata escaped to Cuba and was granted political asylum by the Castro government, causing even greater tensions between the two feuding nations.

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Back in the 1950's a family abuse case shocked Mexican society to its core. A man by the name of Rafael Pérez Hernández kept his wife and kids locked in the family house for over a decade under terrible conditions. Hernández saw himself as a 'free thinker' and claimed to be protecting his family from the evils and dangers of the corrupt outside world. While in reality, Hernández deprived his family of any freedom and kept them in a world of physical and emotional abuse.

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