In the early 1500s, a young native princess named Malinali was sold into slavery. The woman, who is known by many names, was one of the most hated-or most loved-figure in Mexican history.
The legacy of the six young cadets is still remembered today. Their brave actions are still heralded as a symbol of pride and patriotism in the nation.
The Aztec Empire once held immense power in Mesoamerica. Part of the reason for their success was due to the guild of merchants who traded luxury items and foreign secrets.
Echoing the importance of history, culture, and tradition in Mexico households... food. Mexicans love food; always have and always will -- and that love of food has been documented and captured in Mexican music, artwork and businesses for eons. Black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, chilies, peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, chipotle, lime, plantain, rice, and corn are often folded together, in various forms, to create a distinct collection of flavors and tastes, instigated by heritage, and a dependency on fresh and fragrant ingredients. The development of sustenance that's uniquely Mexican is agricultural, but it's also historical: imperialism, independence, immigration, migration, settlement, religion, economics, drought, flooding, war, technology, politics and policies have all had a significant bearing on the plates and palates of Mexicans for centuries.
