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Peter Dale Scott has written extensively on the Kennedy assassination and other dark corners of the American political scene. His encyclopedic knowledge enables him to connect the dots among the players, the organizations, and the unacknowledged collusions--the deep politics-- of our often troubled political system. Deep Politics on Oswald, Mexico, and Cuba, originally published in 1995, narrows the focus of Scott's earlier Deep Politics and the Death of JFK.

For us to perceive any of the worlds that exist beside our own, not only do we have to covet them but we need to have sufficient energy to seize them. In this revolutionary book, Carlos Castaneda offers listeners the key to this energetic conditioning for the first time, revealing a series of body positions and physical movements that enabled various sorcerers to navigate their own sorceric journeys. By sharing this wisdom, Carlos Castaneda makes it possible for listeners to travel to some of these other realms, which are as real, unique, absolute, and engulfing as our own world.

Dive into an engaging exploration of Mexico, a vibrant nation rich in history and culture. This podcast delves into its bustling cities, influential rulers, diverse religions, and unique customs that shape the Mexican way of life. Join Betty B as she guides you through this fascinating tapestry of traditions and stories, revealing the heart and soul of Mexico like never before.

Uncover the Captivating Secrets of Mexico City: Explore Its Riveting History, Enchanting Legends, and Enigmatic MythsImmerse yourself in the captivating world of Mexico City's past with the "Mexico City History, Legends, and Myths" podcast. This weekly show delves deep into the city's rich cultural tapestry, uncovering its remarkable history, enchanting legends, and enigmatic myths that have captivated locals for generations.Join our knowledgeable host as they guide you through the winding streets of Mexico's vibrant capital, painting a vivid picture of the city's evolution. Discover the ...

The Gulf of Mexico presents a compelling, salt-streaked narrative of the Earth's 10th-largest body of water. In this beautifully written volume, John S. Sledge explores the people, ships, and cities that have made the Gulf's human history and culture so rich. Many famous figures who sailed the Gulf's viridian waters are highlighted, including Ponce de Leon, Robert Cavelier de La Salle, Francis Drake, Elizabeth Agassiz, Ernest Hemingway, and Charles Dwight Sigsbee. Sledge also introduces a fascinating array of people connected to maritime life in the Gulf.

Brought to you by Penguin. This sweeping new history of Mexico spans 500 dramatic years of conquest, innovation and revolution It begins in 1511 with the shipwreck of two Spanish sailors in Yucatán. Only ten years later, an army of European adventurers and indigenous rebels seized the island...

Mexodus tells the story of the Underground Railroad that ran South, revealing the untold journey of thousands who escaped slavery by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. Called “thrilling” by The Washington Post and “genius in motion” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this groundbreaking live-looping hip-hop musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders.

Learn the unbelievable true history of the great warrior tribes of Mexico. More than 13 centuries of incredible spellbinding history are detailed in this intriguing study of the rulers and warriors of Mexico. Dozens of these charismatic leaders of nations and armies are brought to life by the deep research and entertaining storytelling of Peter Tsouras. Tsouras introduces the reader to the colossal personalities of the period.

An extensive update to the authoritative introduction to Mexico's ancient civilizations. Mexico arrives in its eighth edition with a new look and the most recent discoveries. This is the story of the pre-Spanish people of Mexico, who, with their neighbors the Maya, formed some of the most...

The term Mexican Drug War misleads. It implies that the ongoing bloodbath, which has now killed well over 100,000 people, is an internal Mexican affair. But this diverts attention from the US role in creating and sustaining the carnage. It's not just that Americans buy drugs from and sell weapons to Mexico's murderous cartels. It's that ever since the US prohibited the use and sale of drugs in the early 1900s, it has pressured Mexico into acting as its border enforcer - with increasingly deadly consequences.

Esta es la historia de un grupo de hombres que comenzó en las cavernas y luego de miles de años, encontraron una señal: un águila posada en un nopal devorando una serpiente. Es también el recuento del nacimiento y caída de la gran Tenochtitlán, símbolo hegemónico de uno de los imperios...

"¿A dónde llevará al país y a millones de mexicanos el Gobierno de Andrés Manuel López Obrador? ¿Sobrevivirá México a la destrucción en marcha?".

Host Alexandra Reeves chronicles the Gulf Cartel's rise from Prohibition-era bootlegging to cocaine powerhouse. Explore how strategic geography, Colombian alliances, and corruption transformed a regional smuggling operation into one of the world's most powerful drug empires. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Journey into the shadowy world of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations, where billion-dollar empires are built on blood and entire regions fall under cartel control. Host Alexandra Reeves traces the evolution from the Guadalajara Cartel's 1980s origins through today's fragmented landscape of rival factions, exploring how these organizations have reshaped Mexican society, politics, and the global drug trade.For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

A revelatory history of the vast tequila empire born from the fires of the Mexican Revolution. At the dawn of the twentieth century, José Cuervo inherited his family's humble distillery, La Rojeña, in the Tequila Valley. Within a decade, he had transformed it into a complex national enterprise...

From the Olmec colossal heads to the Zapatista uprising, The Story of Mexico traces the forging of a nation across millennia. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise and fall of Teotihuacán, the bloody rites of Tenochtitlan, and the conquest that shattered the Mexica empire. They explore the colonial casta system, the Hidalgo revolt, and Maximilian's ill-fated Second Empire. The Porfiriato's modernization and its brutal underside lead into the epic Mexican Revolution, where figures like Emiliano Zapata, Pancho Villa, and Francisco I. Madero remade the country. The show examines the ...

Derechas en contexto es un podcast realizado por el Seminario Permanente sobre las Derechas en México (DEH, INAH) dedicado a difundir asuntos sobre el espacio político de las derechas para un público amplio. En cada episodio, académicos pertenecientes a distintas disciplinas establecen puntos de partida básicos para pensar asuntos particulares de actores individuales y colectivos en el espacio político de las derechas mexicanas.

This is the untold story of the American federal agent who captured the world’s most-wanted drug-lord. Every generation has its larger-than-life criminal legend living beyond the reach of the law: Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Ronnie Biggs, Pablo Escobar. But for every one of these criminals...

In In Indian Mexico, Starr embarks on a fascinating anthropological journey into the lives of Mexicos Natives at the close of the 19th century. Conducted during the peak of Díazs regime, his travels are filled with captivating anecdotes and unexpected discoveries. His ambitious mission to measure individuals, capture their likenesses, and create plaster figures of the natives was largely successful, offering us an invaluable, unfiltered glimpse into what it meant to be an Indian in Mexico over a century ago. Join Mario Pineda in this exploration of history that reveals the rich tapestry of ...

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico as recounted in this delightful travelogue from 1890. Written in an engaging conversational style, it follows two adventurous youths alongside their guide and mentor. The preface sets the stage for a vivid exploration of the land of the Aztecs, delving into its rich history, vibrant customs, and the myriad wonders encountered throughout their expedition from one end of the country to the other. This enthralling tale not only covers their adventures in Northern and Central Mexico, Campeachey, and Yucatan, but also offers insights into the Republics...