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Discover the origins of Día de los Muertos through Aztec legend, the goddess Mictecacihuatl, and the colorful creations of Mexican artist, Pedro Linares. Learn how ancient spirit animals inspired modern Alebrijes and how this Mexican tradition celebrates life, art, and remembrance. 

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https://mayancopal.com/blogs/news/alebrije-a-brief-history

https://makpalli.com.mx/en/blog/alebrijes-history-and-meaning/

https://mexicotravel.blog/what-are-alebrijes/

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We’re heading to the city’s South Side, near Shane Road. Locals call it the Haunted Ghost Tracks. It’s a place where legend says the spirits of children still linger… protecting strangers from danger.

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https://ghostcitytours.com/san-antonio/haunted-places/haunted-railroad-tracks/

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/tx-ghostlychildren/

https://rivercityghosts.com/ghost-tracks/

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From San Antonio’s mysterious Chinese Graveyard to the heartbreaking legend of Baby Head Cemetery and the chilling tale of Elize Alberti in Galveston’s Old City Cemetery, this episode explores Texas’s most haunted resting places.
Each grave holds a story — of forgotten workers, lost children, and love turned to despair.

Join Michelle and Zoe as they uncover the history, mystery, and legends behind Texas’s most haunted burial grounds. 

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During the Texas Revolution, Irish empresario, John McMullen,  joined the General Council, serving as a translator and even as temporary president early in Texas 1836 after Governor Henry Smith’s impeachment.

After Texas won independence, McMullen moved to San Antonio, serving as an alderman from 1840 to 1844. He built a grand stone house on Alamo Street, nestled along what is now the San Antonio River.

Life seemed peaceful, until tragedy struck and he was murdered in his own house. 

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Today’s object is a massive Texas Longhorn skull. Its pale bone gleams under the lights, the horns stretching wide—a spectacular sight to behold. Today our artifact tells a story of an animal that faced importation, near extinction and a revival of a species, making it one of Texas’ official state symbols.

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https://thc.texas.gov/state-historic-sites/official-state-texas-longhorn-herd/state-texas-longhorn-herd-history

https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbols

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/texas-longhorn-sold-at-auction-for-record-breaking-700000/

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Women were told the Chisholm Trail was no place for them. Society’s rules declared a “proper lady” should remain at home—managing the household, raising children, and waiting for her husband’s return.  

And wearing split skirts or breeches, and sleeping beneath the stars among men? These were considered scandalous. Dangerous and Unthinkable.

But some women didn’t listen. We'll share a few of their stories.

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In today's episode, we celebrate the rich history of Hispanic Heritage Month by looking at 3 traditional artifacts of this culture. 

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In the early years of time, Texas was home to millions of buffalo and our early ancestors had to adapt to ways of hunting such large animals. So… they chased a herd of  bison to a steep cliff where they fell to their deaths. This cliff is named the Bonfire Shelter.

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Recently, archaeologists uncovered some surprising finds beneath the Alamo’s courtyards.

 https://www.thealamo.org/

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