New Spain was a major seat of Spanish power and the source of its wealth in the early 1600s. This wealth made Spain the dominant power in Europe. Spain's silver mining and crown mints on the American continent created high quality coins known as the silver peso or Spanish dollar that became the currency of Spanish America and a widely used global currency.

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Who can be a Hero? How do we define a Hero? and is the Historical Jesus of Nazareth one? E175.

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Lent is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus of Nazareth spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, before beginning his public ministry, according to the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Lent is observed in the Catholic Church, as well as many Protestant denominations, and also some nondenominational Christian churches. Ee80.

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In Lent-observing Western Churches, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days, ending approximately six weeks later, depending on the Christian denomination and local custom. Ee79.

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The STORY of AMERICA 🇺🇸 Learn about one of the most glorious Mesoamerican societies—the Aztec Empire. Enjoy this HISTORICAL JESUS Extra. E4.

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Mardi Gras is French for ‘Fat Tuesday,’ reflecting the Christian practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent. Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival before Ash Wednesday. Many related popular practices and traditions are associated with Carnival celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of Lent. Ee78

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After escaping martyrdom in Nazareth, early in his ministry, Jesus returns to the town of Capernaum, a Jewish fishing village on the Sea of Galilee's northwestern shore. It's a Biblical site that's mentioned in the Gospels as Jesus' second home and the place where he performed many miracles. E174.

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This Testament tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.

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