The northern continent of the Western Hemisphere, extending northward from the Colombia-Panama border and including Central America, Mexico, the islands of the Caribbean Sea, the United States, Canada, and Greenland. The term often refers more narrowly to Mexico, the continental United States, and...
soups that are made from scratch without pesky bouillon cubes, and a wondrous amount of tacos with corn tortillas. My point in sharing those “I messed up” stories is only to make clear that what seems safe in Mexico may not be safe for a celiac. As a result, mygluten free...
than the Grand Canyon, provides an unmatched experience for individuals pursuing a remote and rough journey. The Copper Canyon region is renowned for its scenic splendor, distinctive cultural experiences, and the thrilling ride on the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway, affectionately referred to as CHEPE....
Finally, semi-structured interviews were also conducted with traders at the Coyomeapan market to assess economic variables of the commercialized species; the species mentioned by each trader are observed in “Appendix 1.” Some of the general questions formulated to the traders include: What is the...
Mezcal is a traditional Mexican spirit, obtained from the distillation of fermented agave juices. Its preparation has been conducted for centuries in an artisanal manner. The method used to determine the correct alcohol content is of particular interest:
(the traditional term for a polycropped maize field). Like a proverbial trip to grandmother’s house, we went over the river in a borrowed dugout canoe and through the woods, then walked another four kilometers to reach a mosaic of connected plots that he and seven close friends and ...
a great linguistic diversity developed, comprising 16 language families. Unlike other scattered populations of Mesoamerica, the Maya were centered in one geographical area covering the entire Yucatan Peninsula and modern-day Guatemala; Belize and parts of East Mexico; and the western region of El Salv...
The term "ethnocentrism" is often related to forced diffusion. Ethnocentrism refers to the idea of looking at the world only from one's owncultural vantage point. As a result, people participating in this form of diffusion often believe that their cultural beliefs are superior to those of other...
Amaranth is actually a grain, like buckwheat (荞麦), and native to Mesoamerica, a region including southern Mexico and many counties in Central America. Its seed is a highly nutritious source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It’s proved to be an attractive product for health-conscious ...
It is also known that the Sabians, with whom the Jāhiliyya Arabs had interacted in their geographical region, engaged in child sacrifice. ‘Abdullāh Dirāz (d. 1958 CE) believed that such customs of sacrificial rituals and the deification of the stars were transmitted to the Jāhiliyya Arabs ...