http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Huntington.mp3 The heir to one of the largest fortunes in the United States, Archer Milton Huntington dedicated his life to the field of Hispanic Studies and he’s best known for being the founder of the Hispanic Society of America museum, located in New York City. Click play to learn about more about his life and his passion for Hispanic culture!   The post El americano que amaba la cultura hispana appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Cholets.mp3 The term ‘cholet’ derives from the combination of ‘cholo’ (native person) and ‘chalet’ (type of house) and it’s used to describe a new style of colorful and eye-catching buildings that are gaining popularity in the city of El Alto, Bolivia, among a rising class of Aymara business people and wealthy artisans to honor and promote Aymara culture. Click play to learn more about the origins and inspiration for the striking ‘cholets’! The post Los ‘cholets’ y la nueva burguesía boliviana appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Genizaros.mp3 During the time of the Spanish ruling in America, there originated in New Mexico a community of detribalized Native Americans known as “Genízaros”. Although originally traded as slaves by the Spanish, in time they began to acquire rights, even if they were frequently marginalized. Currently, the Genizaros community still represents a significant portion of New Mexico’s population. Click play to learn all about the Genízaros and their place in American history! The post Los ‘Genízaros’ y la historia de Nuevo Mexico appeared fi ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Sucre.mp3 Antonio José de Sucre was a Venezuelan military leader who fought for the Independence of Latin America. Close friend and collaborator of Simon Bolivar, Sucre was a key figure in many battles and the foundation of the newly-independent territories. Click play to listen about the life and achievements of Antonio Jose de Sucre! The post Antonio José de Sucre: un venezolano universal appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/BatallaPuebla.mp3 The Battle of Puebla took place on 5 May 1862, near Puebla City, between the Mexican and French army during the Second French Intervention in Mexico. Although the Battle of Pueblo did not prevent the French invasion, by defeating the more experienced and better equipped French army, the Mexican army experienced a significant morale boost and managed to considerably slow down the foreign forces. Every year Puebla celebrates this remarkable victory, which also gave rise to the popular Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Un ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/NuevaEspaa.mp3 New Spain or, more accurately, the Viceroyalty of New Spain was the first of four viceroyalties established by the Spanish Empire in the Americas with the goal to better oversee the Crown’s new territories. From 1521 until its disintegration in 1821, the Viceroyalty of New Spain extended across what is now Mexico, several states of the United States, including California, Oregon, and Florida, and a number of islands and territories in Central America. Click play to learn about the history of the Nueva España ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/DoloresOlmedo.mp3 Dolores Olmedo was a Mexican businesswoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to preserve art and promote Mexican culture. Close friend of famous muralist Diego Rivera, Dolores Olmedo had the biggest collection of art work by Rivera and Frida Kahlo which she donated to the people of Mexico and is housed in a museum bearing her name, located in Xochimilco, at Mexico City’s southern extreme. Click play to learn about Dolores Olmedo’s fascinating life! The post Dolores Olmedo, patrona de las artes mexicanas appeared f ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Prado.mp3The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, is one of the most important art museums in the world. Founded in 1819, the Museo del Prado houses extensive art collections from some of the most renowned painters, including Diego Velázquez, Francisco Goya, El Greco, Titian and Peter Paul Rubens. Click play to listen to the fascinating story of this famous museum! The post La historia del Museo del Prado appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/Albizu.mp3Pedro Albizú Campos was a Puerto Rican attorney and politician who became a leading figure in Puerto Rico’s fight for independence. Also known as “Don Pedro” and “el último libertador de América”, Campos spent 26 years in prison for his attempts to overthrow the United States ruling on the island.   Click play to learn more about his story and his fight. The post Pedro Albizú Campos appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more

http://traffic.libsyn.com/preview/spanishonthego/LaPachamama.mp3For the native peoples of the Andes, the Pachamama is the goddess of fertility, harvests, and protection, among other attributes. Also known as mother earth or mother nature, the Pachamama continues to be worshiped and revered to this day. Click play to listen to the full story of this important deity! The post Pachamama: Madre Tierra appeared first on Easy Podcasts ..read more