Where Did The Taco Come From?

“The origins of the taco are really unknown. My theory is that it dates from the 18th century and the silver mines in Mexico, because in those mines the word “taco” referred to the little charges they would use to excavate the ore. These were pieces of paper that they would wrap around gunpowder and insert into the holes they carved in the rock face. When you think about it, a chicken taquito with a good hot sauce is really a lot like a stick of dynamite. The first references [to the taco] in any sort of archive or dictionary come from the end of the 19th century. And one of the first types of tacos described is called tacos de minero—miner’s tacos. So the taco is not necessarily this age-old cultural expression; it’s not a food that goes back to time immemorial.”

Jeffrey M. Pilcher, professor of history at the University of Minnesota
Where Did The Taco Come From? Full story | Smithsonian Magazine

“Yes, it’s about equality, but it’s also about something else—commitment. Conservatives believe in the ties that bind us. Society is stronger when we make vows to each other and we support each other. I don’t support gay marriage in spite of being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.”
David Cameron
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comoespinademaguey:

El Códice andresiano de AMLO

No me gusta publicar propaganda política, pero me parece que este caso es relevante al blog por el uso del códice. La imagen original se publicó en la página del candidato.

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comoespinademaguey:

El Códice andresiano de AMLO

No me gusta publicar propaganda política, pero me parece que este caso es relevante al blog por el uso del códice. La imagen original se publicó en la página del candidato.

tetepehua / difundir

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I Love Titties Thanks, Heather

I Love Titties

Thanks, Heather

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thinkmexican: Motecuhzoma’s ‘Feathered Crown,’ One-Step Closer to Returning to Mexico Austria formalized an agreement with Mexico on Tuesday that will allow for the return of a feathered headdress believed to have once belonged to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. The headdress, which is often referred to as a feathered crown, is commonly known by most Mexicans as “el penacho de Moctezuma,” or “Moctezuma’s feathered headdress.” Austria’s Ministry of Culture and Education made clear that the headdress’ return to Mexico is considered a “loan,” not the repatriation one of Mexico’s most important cultural symbols. The headdress is believed to have been taken to Spain by Hernán Cortés in 1519. Reports say Archduke Ferdinand of Austria obtained it in 1590. It’s been housed at the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna since the early 1800’s. Much of the credit for leading the efforts to return the headdress to Mexico goes to Xokonoschtletl Gómora. See video of him below. The majority of Mexicans, included those who responded to a question we posted on Twitter and Facebook, support having the headdress stay in Mexico. Video: Xokonoschtletl Gómora - Apoya el Regreso de la Corona de Moctezuma Stay Connected: Twitter | Facebook

thinkmexican:

Motecuhzoma’s ‘Feathered Crown,’ One-Step Closer to Returning to Mexico

Austria formalized an agreement with Mexico on Tuesday that will allow for the return of a feathered headdress believed to have once belonged to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.

The headdress, which is often referred to as a feathered crown, is commonly known by most Mexicans as “el penacho de Moctezuma,” or “Moctezuma’s feathered headdress.”

Austria’s Ministry of Culture and Education made clear that the headdress’ return to Mexico is considered a “loan,” not the repatriation one of Mexico’s most important cultural symbols.

The headdress is believed to have been taken to Spain by Hernán Cortés in 1519. Reports say Archduke Ferdinand of Austria obtained it in 1590. It’s been housed at the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna since the early 1800’s.

Much of the credit for leading the efforts to return the headdress to Mexico goes to Xokonoschtletl Gómora. See video of him below.

The majority of Mexicans, included those who responded to a question we posted on Twitter and Facebook, support having the headdress stay in Mexico.

Video: Xokonoschtletl Gómora - Apoya el Regreso de la Corona de Moctezuma

Stay Connected: Twitter | Facebook

Wow, West Africa’s Niger Basin gave birth to megacities dating back to 500 BCE that seem to have supported very large populations, possibly rivaling other early urban civilizations such as Mesopotamia. 

Very interesting video. It’s amazing how little we know of ancient Africa’s past. I’d never heard anything about this before.

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hedritus: Louis Armstrong Playing for His Wife in Giza, 1961.

hedritus:

Louis Armstrong Playing for His Wife in Giza, 1961.

Egon Schiele, On the Beach - Moonlight (1907).

Egon Schiele, On the Beach - Moonlight (1907).

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Blue-Green Sea with Steamer by Emil Nolde

Blue-Green Sea with Steamer by Emil Nolde

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