Frida Kahlo
One of those many days, I was out with the Smiths, taking them on a tour of everything that had something to do with Frida Kahlo—one of the most iconic Mexican figures. Mrs. Smith had read about her and was curious to learn more about this extraordinary woman who was born and lived amid chaos: […]
What Has Zapata Become? The Mexican Hero Everyone’s Talking About
—Tell me, Don Mirón, why is Zapata—your beloved Mexican hero—so famous these days?
How come he’s suddenly back in style?
Was President Madero a Spiritist? It Sounds Like Gossip, But It’s True
Can you believe it?
Through the Paths of Southern Mexico City
—Hey, my dear Don Facundo, tell me, please, what’s interesting about the south of this beautiful Mexico City?
And Who the Hell Was Zapata?
—Listen here, Mr. Mirón, could you tell me about that Zapata fellow everyone’s been talking about lately? Especially because of that painting that shows him all naked, looking kinda… well, feminine, wearing a pink charro hat and high heels. Was he a revolutionary… you know, gay?