Latino American History
Skeletons Found Under a Florida Wine Shop May Be Some of America’s First Colonists
The skeletons, found in St. Augustine, Florida, likely date to the first decades of the oldest European settlement in the United States
Here’s How To Make the Margarita’s (Possible) Predecessor, the Daisy
This cocktail has its roots in the nineteenth century, and some of its first recipes are made with brandy, not tequila
This Map Shows Over a Century of Documented Lynchings in the United States
Mapping the history of racial terror
Where We Got the Term “Banana Republic”
Hint: it’s not a great moment in American history
Why the Universe Needs More Black and Latino Astronomers
Astronomy has one of the worst diversity rates of any scientific field. This Harvard program is trying to change that
Read Almost 150 Years' Worth of Mexican-American Journalism
History is in the headlines at the Historic Mexican and Mexican American Press Collection
The Farmworker’s Champion Dolores Huerta Receives Her Due, Even as the Struggle for Justice Continues
We must continue the struggle against present-day agricultural production and labor practices, says the director of the Smithsonian’s Latino Center
Is There a Proper Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
In one California town, the holiday co-opted by beer companies takes on a flavor of its own
Top Historic Sites to Visit in Cuba
Cuba is rich in history-laden spots—and a relaxed travel ban will make it easier for Americans to visit
An Awe-Inspiring Altar Remembers One Latino Artist's Guiding Spirit
At the American History Museum, an installation reimagines the life story of a Latina artist and writer
Oscar de la Renta, Star of the Smithsonian's Costume Collection
The late de la Renta designed haute couture and ready-to-wear. A decade ago, he donated items to the Smithsonian
Latinos Are Suffering the First Effects of Climate Change, Their Voices Need to Be Heard
The director of the Smithsonian Latino Center weighs in on the disproportionate burden that climate change brings to Latino populations
An Exploration of Latino Art at the Smithsonian
Smithsonian Secretary G. Wayne Clough previews a new exhibit at the American Art Museum
George Lopez on Comedy and Race
The late-night talk show host discusses how America's changing demographics will affect what makes people laugh
The Little League World Series’ Only Perfect Game
In 1957, Mexico’s scrawny players overcame the odds to become the first foreign team to win the Little League World Series
Harlem Transformed: the Photos of Camilo José Vergara
For decades, the photographer has documented the physical and cultural changes in Harlem and other American urban communities
A Brief History of Chocolate
Uncover the bittersweet story of this ancient treat and watch a video
When Union Leader Cesar Chavez Organized the Nation's Farmworkers, He Changed History
Cesar Chavez' black nylon satin jacket with the eagle emblem of the United Farm Workers is held in the Smithsonian collections
Wealth of a Nation
An exhibition of portraits from Latin America highlights the region's many contributions to U.S. cultural life
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