The First Feminist Congress of Mexico
Posted by: Francisco Macías
Blog post about the First Feminist Congress of Mexico.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Guest Post, Women's History
Category: Global Law
Alhambra Decree: 521 Years Later
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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The San Patricios: the Irish Heroes of Mexico
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. …
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