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  • Ask History: Cinco De Mayo
    Ask History: Cinco De Mayo

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    Ever wonder why May 5th is celebrated in the U.S. and Mexico? Get the full story.

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  • Cinco De Mayo
    Cinco De Mayo

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    Cinco De Mayo commemorates the Mexican Army's successful defense of the city of Puebla against invading French forces in 1862.

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    Salsa

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    The best salsa is made with the freshest ingredients and a balanced mix of peppers.

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    They are only cooked once and never actually fried, so where does this dish get its name?

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  • Tequila
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    In the highlands of Mexico, the world's finest tequilas are made from the blue agave plant, using ancient and modern techniques.

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  • Cinco De Mayo Foods: Tacos
    Cinco De Mayo Foods: Tacos

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    In this Holiday Foods video, we take a look at the famous foods for Mexican's during Cinco de Mayo. Join Famous Fat Dave as he interviews a cook who knows how to make a great taco for the party. You won't want to miss this.

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  • Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano
    Cinco de Mayo Foods: Mole Poblano

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    In this Holiday Foods video clip, we go on an epic journey with host Famous Fat Dave. Join him as he tries to unlock the mystery of Cinco de Mayo's most unusual foodMole Poblano. See all the hilarious moments right here.

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  • The Aztecs
    The Aztecs

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    Though they could build complex suspension bridges, the Aztecs could not ward off diseases brought over by the Spanish.

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  • The Mayans
    The Mayans

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    The growth of the great Mayan civilization is as much a mystery as its disappearance.

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  • Coroner's Report: Aztec Sacrifice
    Coroner's Report: Aztec Sacrifice

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    When Aztec priests made human sacrifices to their gods, they would tear out the victim's heart and hold it in the air. Would the heart really still be beating?

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  • Aqueducts of Palenque
    Aqueducts of Palenque

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    This installment of "Wonders of Latin America" takes a look at the rise of the Mayan palace Palenque as well as the Mayan King Pacal.

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  • Aztec Ingenuity
    Aztec Ingenuity

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    Chinampas were a marvel of engineering that allowed the Aztecs to literally create new farming land where there was none before.

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  • Human Sacrifice at Templo Mayor
    Human Sacrifice at Templo Mayor

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    This installment of "Wonders of Latin America" looks at human sacrifice and the mighty Aztec emperor Ahuitzotl, who supposedly orchestrated a massive sacrifice of 20,000 people.

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  • Chichen Itza
    Chichen Itza

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    This video clip from "Where Did It Come From?" explores the origins of the Temple of Chichen Itza, a Mayan pyramid in modern-day Mexico that features several unique features, including an echo designed to sound like a bird call.

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  • Prophecy of Quexalcote
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    Did the ancient Aztecs predict the arrival of Hernan Cortez in 1519?

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