Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico In 1519 Hernan Cortés sailed from Cuba, landed in Mexico and made his way to the Aztec capital. Miguel Leon Portilla, a Mexican anthropologist, gathered accounts by the Aztecs, some of which were written shortly after the conquest. From the Modern History Sourcebook.
History of Mexico Provides a history of Mexico from ancient times to today.
Mexico: From Empire to Revolution Photographs from the Getty Research Institute's collections exploring Mexican history and culture though images produced between 1857 and 1923.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla 1753-1811. Catholic Encyclopedia gives a summary of the life of the priest whose "Grito from Dolores" launched the war for independence.
The History of Mexico A host of links to information about the people, wars, events, and milestones in Mexican History, including the Aztecs, the Mayans, Pancho Vila, Santa Anna, the Mexican-American War, NAFTA, the Alamo, Cortez, and a timeline of Mexican history.
Baja Insider information concerning lifestyles, road reports, weather, the how, where, when and why.
About living and traveling in La Frontera, Baja California and all Mexico.
10/06/2008 Hurricane John Threatens Baja Hurricane John has rapidly developed into a major hurricane. Currently a Category 3, John is forcast to become a Category 4 Wednesday with winds that could reach 150MPH. John could threaten landfall in Baja late Friday or early Saturday.
10/06/2008 Tropical Weather Watch Hurricane John may threaten Baja Sur late this week with landfall of the most powerfull hurricane to hit Baja ever. Here are all the resources you need to track the progress of this powerful storm.
10/06/2008 Hurricane Watch Every week we take a look at the strategic factors that lead to Tropical Cyclone formation. This week we look at where these forces may steer one of the biggest hurricanes of the year in the Eastern Pacific.
10/06/2008 A Good Cabo Hangover - with Jazz! - August 30th On August 30th the new Hangover Restaurant and Bar will be hosting a Live Jazz Nite. Climb the stairs and check out this happening little place above the crowds in Cabo and clip a coupon here for a drink on the house.
