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Posted by: Francisco Macías
“I cannot tell a lie.”—George Washington As we approach the birthday of our country, I figured I would invite you to take a little detour to Fredericksburg, Virginia, the childhood home of George Washington (1732-1799). One would think that the childhood home of the man who came …
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Posted by: Francisco Macías
Blog post about the First Feminist Congress of Mexico.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Guest Post, Women's History
Posted by: Francisco Macías
This Easter Sunday, March 31, marks the 521st anniversary of the issuance of the Alhambra Decree. To some, that name means nothing. Perhaps it is better known by its other name: The Edict of Expulsion. It was in the city of Granada, in the spring of 1492 that the Catholic Monarchs, Isabelle of Castile …
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Posted by: Francisco Macías
It has been frequently said that everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. There may be just a little bit of truth to that. Those of you who have read my posts have probably noticed the recurring themes of Mexico, Spain, and Hispanic America, among others—all with an unorthodox twist. This blog post is not the exception. …
Posted in: Collections, Global Law
Posted by: Francisco Macías
“…one evening during the supreme madness of the carnival season…”–Edgar Allan Poe “The Cask of Amontillado” Although Americans do not have a monopoly on Carnival, when we think of Mardi Gras, New Orleans inevitably comes to mind. Given the volume of visitors and events that take place in the city during this season, it is no surprise …
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